Nikon S32 vs Sony W230

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S32 versus Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and W230 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was launched 5 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S32 matches up versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 features external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S32 against the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and W230.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S32 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S32 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S32 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.