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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony W230

 EX-Z16 W230 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-Z16

 W230 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W230

 EX-Z16 W230 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Sony W230
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Sony W230
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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