Nikon S230 vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S230 vs Olympus SH-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S230 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SH-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S230 scores vs the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S230 enjoys external 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) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Nikon S230 vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S230 and the SH-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be behind in sensor innovation.