Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony W230

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.

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.

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.

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.