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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was introduced 11 months after the W230 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H15 matches up against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W230

 EX-H15 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-H15

 W230 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W230

 EX-H15 W230 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 against the W230.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and W230.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher EX-H15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 161 gr (0.35 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $180