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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZS15 versus FujiFilm S1600, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was revealed 18 months later than the S1600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the S1600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the FujiFilm S1600

 EX-ZS15 S1600 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S1600 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S1600

 EX-ZS15 S1600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 has got outer dimensions 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 FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS15 versus FujiFilm S1600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the S1600.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and S1600 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and S1600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (154g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
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good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
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good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (154 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and FujiFilm S1600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Other name - FinePix S1770
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-18 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $248 $130