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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sony W230

 EX-10 W230 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-10

 W230 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sony W230

 EX-10 W230 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
67
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (455 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
65
good battery power (455 shots)
features focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Sony W230 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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