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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was introduced 3 years before the W810 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZS15 matches up versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony W810

 EX-ZS15 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 W810 EX-ZS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W810

 EX-ZS15 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZS15 and the W810.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and W810.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
32
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
61
good megapixels (14MP)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (154g)
display is not selfie friendly
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (154g)
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W810
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-18 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $248 $100