Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS15 was released 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the Fujifilm X-A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Fujifilm X-A7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A7 has proportions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the Fujifilm X-A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm X-A7.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.