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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P7100
Sony W230
(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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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P7700 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P7700 matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony W230

 P7700 W230 
AnnouncedMay 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon P7700

 W230 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony W230

 P7700 W230 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7700 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the W230.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and W230 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and W230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The P7700 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern P7700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Sony W230
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $180