Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560
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15 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZS15 was launched 7 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W560
EX-ZS15 | W560 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-ZS15
W560 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W560
EX-ZS15 | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS15 versus the W560.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and W560.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZS15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $248 | $139 |