Nikon S230 vs Sony TX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S230 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S230 matches up versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 comes with 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 Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S230 versus Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S230 and the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and TX10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX10 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S230 will be behind in sensor technology.