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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 3 years after the S930 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR1000 S930 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kCrisper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S930 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR1000 S930 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the S930.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and S930.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
70
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony S930
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $219