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Nikon S02 vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S02 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and W830 (20MP) and the S02 (1/3") and W830 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was announced 4 months earlier than the W830 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S02 matches up vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Sony W830

 S02 W830 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S02

 W830 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Sony W830

 S02 W830 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 enjoys exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S02 compared to the W830.

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and W830.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S02 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony W830 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (13MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Sony W830
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S02
Travel photography with Sony W830
59
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S02 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix S02Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.40 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots - One
Retail cost $177 $128