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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm S1

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm S1 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S1

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S1 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys physical 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) while the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the Fujifilm S1.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S1 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (154g)
low max ISO (0)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography information
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fast max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
26
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (154g)
56
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-18 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $248 $400