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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was launched 4 years prior to the S6900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZS15 matches up versus the S6900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S6900

 EX-ZS15 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S6900 EX-ZS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S6900

 EX-ZS15 S6900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the S6900.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and S6900 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and S6900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Nikon S6900
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (154g)
low max ISO (0)
62
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
61
good resolution (14MP)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (154g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
32
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
26
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (154 grams)
70
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S6900
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-18 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 181g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $248 $190