Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed January 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
- Launched February 2009

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was released 12 months after the S230 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z550 scores against the S230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S230
EX-Z550 | S230 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z550
S230 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S230
EX-Z550 | S230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S230.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and S230.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger EX-Z550 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 2000 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) | 115 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $149 | $150 |