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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR300 S930 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2009More recent by 41 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 S930 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR300 S930 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the S930.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and S930.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
54
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
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 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 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $219