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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 2 years after the W350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W350

 EX-ZR15 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W350 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W350

 EX-ZR15 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides exterior 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) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the W350.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Sony W350
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W350
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $200