Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W310

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 19 months after the W310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and W310.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZS15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.