Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Released August 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
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S200 was launched 18 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S200 matches up against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony W230
EX-S200 | W230 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-S200
W230 | EX-S200 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W230
EX-S200 | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S200 against the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and W230.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-S200 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-S200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $180 |