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Nikon S100 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony W230
(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
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S100 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S100 matches up against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony W230

 S100 W230 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kCrisper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S100

 W230 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony W230

 S100 W230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon S100 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 compared to the W230.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S100 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
65
supports focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 820 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 175g (0.39 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 150 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $240 $180