Clicky

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The EX-S7 was introduced 13 months later than the S230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-S7 grades vs the S230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S230

 EX-S7 S230 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-S7

 S230 EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S230

 EX-S7 S230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 versus the S230.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and S230.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-S7 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent EX-S7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Nikon S230 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
Nikon S230 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S230 Landscape photography factors
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S230 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 115 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $140 $150