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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was released 18 months prior to the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony TX30

 EX-ZR15 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TX30 EX-ZR15 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony TX30

 EX-ZR15 TX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features external measurements 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the TX30.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (325 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 176g (0.39 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $230