Nikon S230 vs Sony W310

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S230 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S230 was revealed 11 months before the W310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S230 grades against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S230 has physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S230 and the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and W310.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W310 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be behind in sensor innovation.