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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S230 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was announced 3 years prior to the TX55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S230 scores vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony TX55

 S230 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S230

 TX55 S230 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony TX55

 S230 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S230 has got physical dimensions 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S230 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S230 against the TX55.

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and TX55.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S230 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon S230 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $150 $350