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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS15 was released 17 months earlier than the A99 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZS15 scores vs the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sony A99

 EX-ZS15 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 A99 EX-ZS15 
RevealedDecember 2012July 2011Newer by 17 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1229k0kClearer display (+1229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony A99

 EX-ZS15 A99 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the A99.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and A99.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
low max ISO (0)
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Sony A99
32
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Travel photography with Sony A99
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
32
very good max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
76
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Sony A99
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Sony SLT-A99
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-18 2012-12-12
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing - 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $248 $1,998