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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 7 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR15 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ZX1 EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2012More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k461kClearer display (+2304k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Zeiss ZX1

 EX-ZR15 ZX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the ZX1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ZX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
focusing manually
great MP (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
67
great battery pack (325 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great MP (37 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (800g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34")
great MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Zeiss ZX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Casio Zeiss
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Zeiss ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 4.34"
Resolution of display 461k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 -