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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

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
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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

 EX-ZR15 HX9V 

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