Nikon S230 vs Sony T900

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S230 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S230 was manufactured at a similar time to the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S230 matches up versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S230 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S230 versus the T900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony T900 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.