Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40


96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was revealed 12 months prior to the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony W730
EX-ZR15 | W730 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-ZR15
W730 | EX-ZR15 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony W730
EX-ZR15 | W730 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and W730.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | 240 images |
Battery style | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $138 |