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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-FH100 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was launched 17 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W230

 EX-FH100 W230 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-FH100

 W230 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W230

 EX-FH100 W230 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the W230.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and W230.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W230 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-FH100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Sony W230
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Sony W230
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $180