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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was revealed 5 months before the W530 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S200 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony W530

 EX-S200 W530 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-S200

 W530 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W530

 EX-S200 W530 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 features outside dimensions 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 Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S200 against the W530.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and W530.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Sony W530
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $269