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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released within a month of the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony WX70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 WX70 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 WX70 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX70

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WX70.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and WX70.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery (325 shots)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
67
 great battery (325 shots)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than others in class (114g)
 includes touch to focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (325 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $242