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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony S2100

 EX-ZR15 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S2100 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S2100

 EX-ZR15 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the S2100.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Sony S2100
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sony S2100
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S2100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $0