Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A230
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
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Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-FS10 was released 4 months prior to the A230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony A230
| EX-FS10 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Casio EX-FS10
| A230 | EX-FS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony A230
| EX-FS10 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FS10 against the A230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and A230.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A230 will give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-80 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $569 |