Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sony S930
EX-Z550 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z550
S930 | EX-Z550 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sony S930
EX-Z550 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |