Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230
99 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was brought out 20 months later than the W230 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W230
EX-Z16 | W230 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-Z16
W230 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W230
EX-Z16 | W230 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).
Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and W230 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and W230.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-Z16 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-20 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3" |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $100 | $180 |