Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A99
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A99 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Replaced the Sony A900
- Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was announced 11 months before the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A99
| EX-ZR15 | A99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| A99 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A99
| EX-ZR15 | A99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider 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") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the A99.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and A99.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A99 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Sony SLT-A99 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2012-12-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 19 |
| Cross focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 812 gr (1.79 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 325 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-110 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Retail pricing | $249 | $1,998 |