Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z35
| S230 | EX-Z35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S230
| EX-Z35 | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Nikon 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 |