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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was announced 4 months later than the W230 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony W230

 EX-H10 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-H10

 W230 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W230

 EX-H10 W230 
ReleasedJune 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-H10 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 vs the W230.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and W230.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-06-11 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 (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 One One
Launch cost $300 $180