Nikon L100 vs Sony W230

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L100 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was released within a month of the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L100 scores against the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L100 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 versus the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and W230 is 79 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W230 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.