Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S230 was manufactured 12 months prior to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S230 grades versus the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S230 vs the S4000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and S4000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S4000 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.