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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 13 months after the S230 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the S230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S230

 EX-Z35 S230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S230 EX-Z35 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S230

 EX-Z35 S230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z35 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the S230.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and S230.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z35 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-Z35 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Nikon S230 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Nikon S230 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
Nikon S230 Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-21 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 2000
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 115 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $150