Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-10 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-10 was announced 4 years after the W230 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-10 matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony W230
EX-10 | W230 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 58 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-10
W230 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony W230
EX-10 | W230 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 features outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-10 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 and the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and W230.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-10 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger EX-10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 250s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 gr (0.85 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 455 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $456 | $180 |