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Nikon S230 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S230 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S230 was released 11 months earlier than the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S230 grades vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony W330

 S230 W330 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S230

 W330 S230 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony W330

 S230 W330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S230 enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S230 versus Sony W330 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 vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S230 and the W330.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and W330.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S230 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $170