Nikon L810 vs Sony W230

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon L810 and Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L810 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing 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 differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 and the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and W230 is 74 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and W230.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L810 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer L810 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.