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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 2 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony S950

 EX-ZR100 S950 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S950 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S950

 EX-ZR100 S950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the S950.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S950.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR100 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Sony S950
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 10MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $130