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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
31
Features
18
Overall
25
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured very close to the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Sony W230

 EX-FS10 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-FS10

 W230 EX-FS10 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W230

 EX-FS10 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the W230.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and W230.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W230 to render more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 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 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $180