Casio EX-Z280 vs Sony S950

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 7 months later than the S950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 against the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and S950.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z280 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z280 should have an advantage in sensor technology.