Nikon S230 vs Sony WX9

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S230 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S230 was announced 23 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S230 grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S230 offers outside 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) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S230 compared to the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX9 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.