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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 24 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony WX1

 EX-ZS15 WX1 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 WX1 EX-ZS15 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony WX1

 EX-ZS15 WX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers external dimensions 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the WX1.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and WX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS15 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZS15 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS15 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (154g)
max ISO too low (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fast max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
26
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (154 grams)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony WX1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-18 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $248 $149