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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was revealed very close to the TX55 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores versus the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony TX55

 EX-ZS15 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 TX55 EX-ZS15 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.3""Larger display (+3.3")
Display resolution1230k0kSharper display (+1230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX55

 EX-ZS15 TX55 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 features exterior 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the TX55.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and TX55.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
great battery (250 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good max aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
26
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (154g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-18 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $248 $350