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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 3 years after the S930 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR15 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kCrisper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S930 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR15 S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the S930.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and S930.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sony S930
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
67
good battery (325 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (325 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $219