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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 5 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony S930

 EX-100 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution922k112kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-100

 S930 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony S930

 EX-100 S930 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 vs the S930.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S930.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer EX-100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery (390 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Sony S930
53
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Sony S930
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 life 390 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $572 $219