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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Released July 2011
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 Fujifilm XQ1 EX-ZS15 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm XQ1

 EX-ZS15 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
32
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
61
MP count good (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
32
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (206g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Fujifilm XQ1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-18 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-48
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $248 $500