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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced September 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sony S950

 EX-ZR1000 S950 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S950 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S950

 EX-ZR1000 S950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the S950.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Sony S950
70
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (255g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sony S950
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 $130