Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS15 was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the Fujifilm XQ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Fujifilm XQ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm XQ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the Fujifilm XQ1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZS15 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.