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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out within a month of the S930 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-FS10 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony S930

 EX-FS10 S930 
Display sizing2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S930 EX-FS10 

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S930

 EX-FS10 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 against the S930.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and S930.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony S930 to offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $219