Nikon S100 vs Sony W230

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.