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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W320

 EX-ZR15 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W320 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W320

 EX-ZR15 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the W320.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and W320.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Sony W320
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $269