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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A230, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years later than the A230 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sony A230

 EX-ZR15 A230 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A230 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A230

 EX-ZR15 A230 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the A230.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and A230.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Sony A230 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Sony A230 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Sony A230 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Sony A230 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Sony A230 Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sony A230
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 490g (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 325 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $569