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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 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
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 13 months later than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZS15 matches up versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony T99

 EX-ZS15 T99 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 T99 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony T99

 EX-ZS15 T99 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers 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) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the T99.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZS15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Sony T99
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Sony T99
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Sony T99
32
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
32
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
26
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-18 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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