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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Sony W230

 EX-ZR800 W230 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 W230 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W230

 EX-ZR800 W230 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the W230.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and W230.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $429 $180