Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A380

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony A380, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS15 was released 24 months later than the A380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 matches up versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and A380.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more recent EX-ZS15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.