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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 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 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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony S950

 EX-ZR400 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 S950 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S950

 EX-ZR400 S950 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the S950.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and S950.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Sony S950
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging information
Sony S950 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-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 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
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") 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 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $130