Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W310
EX-ZR15 | W310 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-ZR15
W310 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W310
EX-ZR15 | W310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions 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 W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and W310.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $150 |