Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-Z800 was introduced 18 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z800 scores against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony W230
EX-Z800 | W230 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-Z800
W230 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W230
EX-Z800 | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 has outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the W230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and W230.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z800 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 gr (0.27 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $180 |