Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230
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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Revealed February 2009

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-100 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The EX-100 was introduced 5 years after the W230 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sony W230
EX-100 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 61 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-100
W230 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sony W230
EX-100 | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-100 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and W230.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern EX-100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 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 | 390 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $572 | $180 |