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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 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-H20G vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 20 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W230

 EX-H20G W230 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-H20G

 W230 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W230

 EX-H20G W230 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the W230.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and W230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H20G to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (216g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Sony W230
60
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (216g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $180