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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV 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
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Successor is Sony A7R V
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony A7R IV

 EX-ZS15 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Casio EX-ZS15

 A7R IV EX-ZS15 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2011More modern by 97 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1440k0kSharper screen (+1440k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony A7R IV

 EX-ZS15 A7R IV 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the A7R IV.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS15 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R IV will resolve greater detail having an extra 47MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
32
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
61
good MP (14MP)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (154 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery power (670 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (670 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
26
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (154 grams)
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony A7R IV
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-18 2019-07-16
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO - 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size - 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $248 $3,498