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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • New Model is Sony A58
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 8 months earlier than the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A57

 EX-ZR15 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A57 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A57

 EX-ZR15 A57 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outer 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) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the A57.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and A57 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and A57.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Sony A57
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Sony A57 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Sony A57 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Sony A57 Travel photography highlights
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sony A57
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Sony A57 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A57
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony SLT-A57
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-09-13
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes 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 sync - 1/160 secs
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 618g (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 325 photos 550 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $1,000