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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 8 months after the S930 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 scores against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S930

 EX-Z90 S930 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S930 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S930

 EX-Z90 S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the S930.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S930.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (121g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Sony S930
25
lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $219