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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 4 years after the W230 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Sony W230

 EX-ZR400 W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 W230 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W230

 EX-ZR400 W230 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the W230.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and W230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 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 function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environment 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 photographs -
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
Price at launch $0 $180