Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony W230
EX-H15 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-H15
W230 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony W230
EX-H15 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |