Casio EX-S7 vs Sony S950

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-S7 and Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 13 months after the S950 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-S7 scores against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S7 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 and the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S950.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-S7 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher EX-S7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.