Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Sony A35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-ZR15 was launched 4 months before the A37 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A37
EX-ZR15 | A37 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-ZR15
A37 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A37
EX-ZR15 | A37 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior dimensions 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 A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the A37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A37.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A37 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony SLT-A37 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.6 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 506g (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photos | 500 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $249 | $522 |