Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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-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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sony W230
EX-H20G | W230 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-H20G
W230 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sony W230
EX-H20G | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |