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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched around the same time to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W620

 EX-ZR15 W620 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W620 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W620

 EX-ZR15 W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the W620.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and W620.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony W620
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
67
great battery (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony W620
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $102