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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Sony W230
(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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W230, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was released 13 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S7 scores vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony W230

 EX-S7 W230 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-S7

 W230 EX-S7 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W230

 EX-S7 W230 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 provides physical 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 Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S7 and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the W230.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and W230.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-S7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Sony W230
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $140 $180