Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony TX7

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

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.