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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS15 was brought out 7 months later than the W570 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W570

 EX-ZS15 W570 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 W570 EX-ZS15 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W570

 EX-ZS15 W570 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the W570.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and W570.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Sony W570
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography details
Sony W570 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (14MP)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W570
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-18 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $248 $159