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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony TX1

 EX-ZS15 TX1 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 TX1 EX-ZS15 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX1

 EX-ZS15 TX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Sony TX1
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Sony TX1
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (154 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
32
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (154g)
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-18 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $248 $350