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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was launched 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR100 S930 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S930 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR100 S930 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the S930.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S930.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Sony S930
63
lighter than others (204g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $219