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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR15 was announced 9 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 ZV-1 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedMay 2020January 2012Fresher by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 ZV-1 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the ZV-1.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and ZV-1.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
40
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
73
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
85
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (325 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
67
 good battery pack (325 shots)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
49
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good battery pack (325 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic jack
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony ZV-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $750