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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 8 months after the S930 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sony S930

 EX-Z280 S930 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution115k112kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S930 EX-Z280 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony S930

 EX-Z280 S930 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the S930.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S930.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z280 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z280 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (133g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (133g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
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 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $219