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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony W230
(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
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 3 years after the W230 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sony W230

 EX-ZR300 W230 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 W230 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W230

 EX-ZR300 W230 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the W230.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and W230.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $180