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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
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-Z29 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony S930, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and S930 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was brought out 2 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z29 scores against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sony S930

 EX-Z29 S930 
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution115k112kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z29

 S930 EX-Z29 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sony S930

 EX-Z29 S930 
RevealedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

See the Casio EX-Z29 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 and the S930.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and S930.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Sony S930
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $79 $219