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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed at a similar time to the WX50 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WX50 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 WX50 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WX50.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and WX50.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (325 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
67
 better than average battery power (325 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
49
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
35
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 images
Style of battery 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 One One
Cost at release $249 $250