Nikon S230 vs Sony TX20
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S230 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S230 was announced 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S230 grades vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon S230 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony TX20
| S230 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S230
| TX20 | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony TX20
| S230 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S230 versus the TX20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and TX20.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 115 grams (0.25 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $150 | $330 |
