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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 24 months later than the S70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the S70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Nikon S70

 EX-ZS15 S70 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 S70 EX-ZS15 
Display dimensions3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution288k0kCrisper display (+288k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S70

 EX-ZS15 S70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 has physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the S70.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and S70.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography information
Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Nikon S70
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Nikon S70
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
32
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging info
Nikon S70 Vlogging info
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (154g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Nikon S70
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-18 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3.5"
Resolution of display 0k dot 288k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 154g (0.34 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $248 $290