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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • Updated by Sony A290
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very close but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was released 14 months after the A230 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony A230

 EX-FH100 A230 
IntroducedJune 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A230 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A230

 EX-FH100 A230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the A230.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and A230 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and A230.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The more recent EX-FH100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Sony A230 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Sony A230 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Sony A230 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Sony A230 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
no video
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A230
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $569