Nikon S230 Alternatives
The S230 is ranked #117 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras. Below is a short outline of the S230.
10MP
1/2.3"
115 grams
35-105mm (f3.1-5.9)
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Digital)
in built lens has zoom (35-105mm 3.0 x zoom)
screen size is decent (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
lack of RAW files
The following are a few of the alternatives to the Nikon Coolpix S230 ordered by their overall rating. You are able to view a complete review of every camera or a comparison to the Nikon S230 by clicking on the links below each camera card. You can also click on the image to take a look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view all of them side by side.
#1 Fujifilm XQ2
12MP
2/3"
206 grams
25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
57 Overall
46
92 Imaging
39 Features
57 Overall
46
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
comes with tracking focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
max zoom aperture not good (f4.9)
#2 Fujifilm XQ1
12MP
2/3"
206 grams
25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
max zoom aperture not good (f4.9)
#3 Sony TX66
18MP
1/2.3"
109 grams
26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
lack of RAW files
#4 Sony TX200V
18MP
1/2.3"
129 grams
28-140mm (f3.5-4.8)
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
lack of RAW files
#5 Canon ELPH 360 HS
20MP
1/2.3"
147 grams
25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Portability
95 Imaging
46 Features
39 Overall
43
95 Imaging
46 Features
39 Overall
43
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
#6 Olympus TG-870
16MP
1/2.3"
221 grams
21-105mm (f3.5-5.7)
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
comes with tracking focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (221g)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
#7 Sony TX20
16MP
1/2.3"
133 grams
25-100mm (f3.5-4.6)
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
lack of RAW files
#8 Sony WX220
18MP
1/2.3"
121 grams
25-250mm (f3.3-5.9)
Portability
96 Imaging
43 Features
41 Overall
42
96 Imaging
43 Features
41 Overall
42
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
comes with tracking focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
lack of RAW files
#9 Canon ELPH 350 HS
20MP
1/2.3"
147 grams
25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
39 Overall
42
95 Imaging
45 Features
39 Overall
42
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competition in class (147g)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF