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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony RX100 VI

 EX-ZR15 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Casio EX-ZR15

 RX100 VI EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2012More recent by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony RX100 VI

 EX-ZR15 RX100 VI 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the RX100 VI.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and RX100 VI is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography information
67
great battery life (325 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
lighter than average (301g)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (325 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony RX100 VI
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $1,198