Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
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Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR15 was revealed 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony WX1
| EX-ZR15 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
| Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| WX1 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX1
| EX-ZR15 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and WX1.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $249 | $149 |