Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 2 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony S950
EX-ZR15 | S950 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-ZR15
S950 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S950
EX-ZR15 | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony S950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S950.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $130 |