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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 20 months after the W230 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sony W230

 EX-ZR10 W230 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 W230 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W230

 EX-ZR10 W230 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the W230.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and W230.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Sony W230 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 176 gr (0.39 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $180