Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Released July 2011

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was brought out 6 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony HX9V
EX-ZR15 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-ZR15
HX9V | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX9V
EX-ZR15 | HX9V | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and HX9V.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $328 |