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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S7 and Sony S930, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 14 months later than the S930 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-S7 scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony S930

 EX-S7 S930 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-S7

 S930 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony S930

 EX-S7 S930 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 against the S930.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S930.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S7 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-S7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony S930
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $219