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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 7 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S950

 EX-Z90 S950 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-Z90

 S950 EX-Z90 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S950

 EX-Z90 S950 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the S950.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and S950.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z90 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-Z90 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
28
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $130