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Nikon S230 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S230 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was introduced 11 months before the W350 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S230 matches up versus the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony W350

 S230 W350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S230

 W350 S230 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony W350

 S230 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S230 compared to the W350.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S230 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S230
Sports photography with Sony W350
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S230
Landscape photography with Sony W350
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S230 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $200