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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the S230 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was brought out within a month of the S230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-FS10 matches up vs the S230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon S230

 EX-FS10 S230 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S230 EX-FS10 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S230

 EX-FS10 S230 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the S230.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and S230.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S230 to render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FS10
Landscape photography with Nikon S230
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix S230
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 115 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $150