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Nikon S230 Alternatives

The S230 is ranked #119 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)
Nikon Coolpix S230 front thumbnailportrait19street57sports26travel51landscape31vlogging28
Portability
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)
Fujifilm XQ2 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports52travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
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)
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#2 Fujifilm XQ1
12MP 2/3" 206 grams 25-100mm (f1.8-4.9)
Fujifilm XQ1 front thumbnailportrait43street62sports49travel64landscape56vlogging34
Portability
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)
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#3 Sony TX66
18MP 1/2.3" 109 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front thumbnailportrait42street64sports49travel72landscape51vlogging36
Portability
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
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#4 Sony TX200V
18MP 1/2.3" 129 grams 28-140mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front thumbnailportrait36street68sports49travel71landscape47vlogging35
Portability
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
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#5 Canon ELPH 360 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front thumbnailportrait44street57sports37travel64landscape48vlogging33
Portability
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
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#6 Canon ELPH 350 HS
20MP 1/2.3" 147 grams 25-300mm (f3.6-7.0)
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front thumbnailportrait39street57sports44travel69landscape48vlogging33
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
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
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#7 Olympus TG-870
16MP 1/2.3" 221 grams 21-105mm (f3.5-5.7)
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front thumbnailportrait36street65sports51travel69landscape50vlogging32
Portability
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
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#8 Sony TX20
16MP 1/2.3" 133 grams 25-100mm (f3.5-4.6)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front thumbnailportrait40street67sports50travel72landscape52vlogging35
Portability
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
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#9 Sony TX30
18MP 1/2.3" 141 grams 26-130mm (f3.5-4.8)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front thumbnailportrait39street64sports46travel69landscape51vlogging34
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
built-in flash
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of phase detect AF
lack of RAW files
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