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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 19 months later than the S230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the S230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Nikon S230

 EX-Z800 S230 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Casio EX-Z800

 S230 EX-Z800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S230

 EX-Z800 S230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 features outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Nikon S230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the S230.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and S230.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S230 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Nikon S230
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Nikon S230
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 115 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 NP-120 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, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $150