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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 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
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and S01 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 23 months prior to the S01 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the S01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S01

 EX-ZS15 S01 

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S01 EX-ZS15 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 23 months
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S01

 EX-ZS15 S01 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 has external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has sizing of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the S01.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and S01.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS15 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S01 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
55
lighter than competition (96g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Nikon S01
61
MP count decent (14MP)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (154 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
55
lighter than competition (96g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging features
Nikon S01 Vlogging features
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (154g)
27
touchscreen enabled
lighter than competition (96g)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S01
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S01
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.5 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 1.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 96 gr (0.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 190 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at release $248 $170