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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was brought out 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR400 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S930 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR400 S930 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the S930.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Sony S930
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Sony S930
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 photographs -
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $219