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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony HX9V

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 HX9V EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX9V

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
40
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
38
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (245g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery life (325 shots)
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
67
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
49
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
49
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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