Nikon L610 vs Sony W230

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon L610 versus Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 3 years after the W230 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the L610 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L610 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L610 versus the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and W230.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent L610 will have a benefit in sensor technology.