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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 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
  • Launched July 2011
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 5 months prior to the Fujifilm S4500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the Fujifilm S4500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm S4500

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm S4500 EX-ZS15 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S4500

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 has got outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the Fujifilm S4500.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S4500 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
32
very good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (154g)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (543g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm S4500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-18 2012-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $248 $230