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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony WX9

 EX-ZS15 WX9 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 WX9 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony WX9

 EX-ZS15 WX9 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
32
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Sony WX9
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
Vlogging with Sony WX9
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (154 grams)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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