Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 24 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZS15 matches up vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS15 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.