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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Launched July 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 17 months after the W230 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sony W230

 EX-FH25 W230 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-FH25

 W230 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W230

 EX-FH25 W230 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 against the W230.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and W230 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and W230.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W230 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-FH25 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Sony W230
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
22
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (524g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $180