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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was launched 19 months after the W320 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W320

 EX-ZS15 W320 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 W320 EX-ZS15 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W320

 EX-ZS15 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers outer dimensions 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the W320.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and W320.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZS15 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
61
good resolution (14MP)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Sony W320
32
very good max aperture (f)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
26
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (154 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $248 $269