Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A57
EX-ZR15 | A57 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Casio EX-ZR15
A57 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A57
EX-ZR15 | A57 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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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 |