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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 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 X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the Fujifilm X-A5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm X-A5 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2011More recent by 79 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A5

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm X-A5 

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the Fujifilm X-A5.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A5.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A5 will show greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
32
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
26
great maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (154g)
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Fujifilm X-A5
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-18 2018-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO - 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 91
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 361g (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 450 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $248 $500