Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony W830

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and W830.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.