Nikon P330 vs Sony W230
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
41
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
41
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Nikon P330 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released March 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P310
- Replacement is Nikon P340
Sony W230
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P330 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the P330 grades versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony W230
| P330 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon P330
| W230 | P330 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony W230
| P330 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P330 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P330 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P330 versus the W230.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P330 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and W230.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The P330 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent P330 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sony W230 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Nikon P330 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon P330 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-03-04 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 200g (0.44 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 213 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $500 | $180 |