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Nikon S230 vs Sony T110

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S230 versus Sony T110, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and T110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S230 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the T110 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S230 scores against the T110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony T110

 S230 T110 

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Nikon S230

 T110 S230 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony T110

 S230 T110 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony T110 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S230 versus Sony T110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S230 compared to the T110.

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and T110 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and T110.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony T110 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S230 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Sony T110
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography info
Sony T110 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
Sony T110 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography information
Sony T110 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography details
Sony T110 Landscape photography details
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T110 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
28
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S230 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony T110
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL10 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $199