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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled very close to the S950 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FS10 matches up versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony S950

 EX-FS10 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S950 EX-FS10 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S950

 EX-FS10 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the S950.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and S950.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony S950 to give greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Sony S950
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $130