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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was released 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W220

 EX-ZR15 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W220 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W220

 EX-ZR15 W220 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the W220.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and W220.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony W220
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Sony W220
67
good battery power (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
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
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $160