Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9
95 Imaging
37 Features
15 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-ZS15 was manufactured 7 months later than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony WX9
EX-ZS15 | WX9 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZS15
WX9 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony WX9
EX-ZS15 | WX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the WX9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and WX9.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX9 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS15 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $248 | $188 |