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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 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
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was launched 3 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony QX10

 EX-ZS15 QX10 

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 QX10 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2011Newer by 25 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony QX10

 EX-ZS15 QX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension""Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution0k0kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has got external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the QX10.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and QX10.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography advice
Sony QX10 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (154g)
low max ISO (0)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14MP)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (154 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (154g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony QX10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Revealed 2011-07-18 2013-09-04
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display resolution 0k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
AE 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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail cost $248 $250