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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony W230, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 23 months later than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony W230

 EX-ZS10 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 W230 EX-ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony W230

 EX-ZS10 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the W230.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and W230 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS10 and W230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Sports photography with Sony W230
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
32
good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony W230
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $180