Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony S930

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 8 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 scores against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 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).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S930.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z450 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z450 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.