Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 23 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 matches up against the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.