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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 21 months later than the S930 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR10 S930 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kCrisper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S930 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR10 S930 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by 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 using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the S930.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and S930.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Sony S930
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $219