Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S230 was released 4 years before the TX200V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S230 matches up against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony TX200V
S230 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S230
TX200V | S230 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony TX200V
S230 | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 provides 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) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S230 against the TX200V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 115 gr (0.25 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | 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 media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $500 |