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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(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
Sony W560
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W560

 EX-ZS15 W560 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 W560 EX-ZS15 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W560

 EX-ZS15 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (154g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W560
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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