Casio EX-ZS15 vs Epson R-D1

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Epson R-D1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Epson. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and R-D1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 7 years after the R-D1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the R-D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Epson R-D1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Epson R-D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Epson R-D1 has proportions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Epson R-D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the R-D1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and R-D1 is 95 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and R-D1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS15 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZS15 will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.