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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced within a month of the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony WX150

 EX-ZR15 WX150 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WX150 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX150

 EX-ZR15 WX150 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical 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 WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the WX150.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and WX150.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony WX150
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (133g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX150
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $300