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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 13 months after the S930 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 scores against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony S930

 EX-Z550 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S930 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony S930

 EX-Z550 S930 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S930.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S930.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z550 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Sony S930
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $219