Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W230

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and W230.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.