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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was announced 3 years before the W730 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades against the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony W730

 EX-S200 W730 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-S200

 W730 EX-S200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony W730

 EX-S200 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S200 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 compared to the W730.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S200 and W730.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
Portrait photography with Sony W730
34
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Sony W730
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
offers touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Sony W730
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-03 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-120 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $138