Nikon S02 vs Nikon S230

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and S230 (10MP) and the S02 (1/3") and S230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was introduced 4 years later than the S230 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S02 scores against the S230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S02 has got physical dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S02 versus the S230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and S230 is 97 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and S230.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S02 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S02 will deliver more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S02 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.