Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230
82 Imaging
35 Features
55 Overall
43
95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
31
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P7000
- Updated by Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe P7100 was manufactured 3 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7100 matches up versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Sony W230
P7100 | W230 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon P7100
W230 | P7100 |
---|
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Sony W230
P7100 | W230 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7100 vs the W230.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and W230 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and W230.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W230 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P7100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P7100 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $750 | $180 |