Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930
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33 Features
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Released January 2009
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S930, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z400 was launched very close to the S930 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony S930
EX-Z400 | S930 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z400
S930 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S930
EX-Z400 | S930 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the S930.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and S930.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z400 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-40 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $219 |