Nikon A1000 vs Sony W230

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

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.

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

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.