Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sony W230

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and W230.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.