Nikon S31 vs Sony W230

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S31 versus Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and W230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S31 was introduced 4 years after the W230 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S31 scores versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S31 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S31 vs the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and W230.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S31 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony W230 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S31 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.