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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony S950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony S950

 EX-ZR15 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S950 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S950

 EX-ZR15 S950 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony S950
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
67
good battery power (325 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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