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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured at a similar time to the W230 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FC100 scores against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony W230

 EX-FC100 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-FC100

 W230 EX-FC100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W230

 EX-FC100 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 and the W230.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and W230.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W230 to result in extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Sony W230
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $180