Casio EX-100 vs Sony S950

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-100 versus Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was launched 5 years after the S950 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-100 grades versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 versus the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.