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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 24 months before the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony TX30

 EX-ZS15 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 TX30 EX-ZS15 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.3""Bigger screen (+3.3")
Screen resolution1229k0kCrisper screen (+1229k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX30

 EX-ZS15 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with physical measurements 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the TX30.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
32
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
32
fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
26
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (154g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3.3"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.34 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Time lapse recording
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $248 $230