Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony WX9

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 13 months later than the WX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WX9.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.