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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S230

 EX-Z550 S230 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S230 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S230

 EX-Z550 S230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Nikon S230
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Nikon S230
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S230
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