Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm A170

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Fujifilm A170, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm A170 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the Fujifilm A170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm FinePix A170. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Fujifilm A170 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm A170 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm A170 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm A170.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZS15 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS15 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.