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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony TX200V

 S230 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S230

 TX200V S230 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony TX200V

 S230 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S230
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
comes with touch focus
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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