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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 4 years after the S950 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony S950

 EX-ZR800 S950 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S950 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony S950

 EX-ZR800 S950 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the S950.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and S950.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony S950
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
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
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 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 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $429 $130