Nikon S30 vs Sony W230

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S30 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close but the S30 (1/3") and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was brought out 2 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S30 grades versus the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 features external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S30 against the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and W230.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony W230 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger S30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.