Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01
95 Imaging
37 Features
15 Overall
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97 Imaging
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16 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Nikon Coolpix S01. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S01
EX-ZS15 | S01 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Casio EX-ZS15
S01 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S01
EX-ZS15 | S01 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Nikon S01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S01 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Nikon Coolpix S01 | |
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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 |