Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W230
EX-FH100 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-FH100
W230 | EX-FH100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W230
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |