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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was unveiled 19 months after the S230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 scores against the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Nikon S230

 EX-S200 S230 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-S200

 S230 EX-S200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S230

 EX-S200 S230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 features external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-S200 versus the S230.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and S230.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S230 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography advice
Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Nikon S230 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Nikon S230
42
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging details
Nikon S230 Vlogging details
29
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-03 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 115 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $150