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Nikon S230 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S230 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was released 23 months before the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S230 grades versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Sony W570

 S230 W570 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S230

 W570 S230 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Sony W570

 S230 W570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 has exterior measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S230 versus the W570.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and W570.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Sony W570
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S230
Landscape photography with Sony W570
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S230 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 grams (0.25 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $159