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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was unveiled 13 months after the S950 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z35 scores against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony S950

 EX-Z35 S950 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S950 EX-Z35 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S950

 EX-Z35 S950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 against the S950.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z35 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z35 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Sony S950
27
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $130