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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
15
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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 S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS15 was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJuly 2011March 2005More modern by 78 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2""Bigger screen (+2")
Screen resolution235k0kSharper screen (+235k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides 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 S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 95 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS15 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS15 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-18 2005-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2 inch
Resolution of display 0k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 930 grams (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $248 $0