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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1100pj was announced 19 months after the S230 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1100pj matches up against the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S230

 S1100pj S230 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S230 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S230

 S1100pj S230 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1100pj against the S230.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and S230 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and S230.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S1100pj to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S1100pj will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
Nikon S230 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography info
Nikon S230 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
Nikon S230 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Nikon S230 Travel photography factors
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography info
Nikon S230 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S230
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S230
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 115 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $150