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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sony S930

 EX-ZR700 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S930 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony S930

 EX-ZR700 S930 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the S930.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and S930.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Sony S930
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
71
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $219