Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90/Casio-EX-Z90-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930/Sony-S930-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S930
EX-Z90 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Display size | 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-Z90
S930 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S930
EX-Z90 | S930 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z90-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |