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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled about the same time to the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W650

 EX-ZR15 W650 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 W650 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W650

 EX-ZR15 W650 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has exterior measurements 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the W650.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and W650.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony W650
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Sony W650
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Sony W650
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (124g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W650
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images
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 recording
Type of storage 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
Price at release $249 $140