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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was revealed 7 months earlier than the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony TX20

 EX-ZS15 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 TX20 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX20

 EX-ZS15 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the TX20.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and TX20.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Sony TX20
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
61
good megapixels (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
environment sealing
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
32
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (250 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
26
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-18 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $248 $330