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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 8 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 EX-ZR15 RX100 VII 

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

 RX100 VII EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2012Newer by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 EX-ZR15 RX100 VII 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the RX100 VII.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (325 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
low battery (260 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
81
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony RX100 VII
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2019-07-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max 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 size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 325 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $1,298