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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
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
  • Released January 2009
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Sony S930

 EX-Z400 S930 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z400

 S930 EX-Z400 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S930

 EX-Z400 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Sony S930
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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