Nikon S01 vs Sony W830

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S01 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was released 6 months before the W830 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S01 matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S01 offers exterior dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S01 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S01 against the W830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S01 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony W830 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.