Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX99

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and HX99.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor tech.