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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 10 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1000 matches up versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W230

 A1000 W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2009More recent by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon A1000

 W230 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W230

 A1000 W230 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1000 vs the W230.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and W230 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and W230.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Sony W230
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
73
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $477 $180