Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230
93 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30


95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony W230
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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-H10
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Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony W230
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Released | June 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |