Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 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
- Released August 2009
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Sony S950
EX-Z90 | S950 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | February 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-Z90
S950 | EX-Z90 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Sony S950
EX-Z90 | S950 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |