Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15/Casio-EX-ZS15-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 19 months later than the TX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony TX7
EX-ZS15 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Casio EX-ZS15
TX7 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX7
EX-ZS15 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 has physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the TX7.
![Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 size comparison Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and TX7.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-ZS15 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | - | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 154g (0.34 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $248 | $300 |