Nikon S33 vs Sony W230

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S33 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and W230 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was revealed 6 years after the W230 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S33 matches up vs the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 features outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S33 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S33 vs the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and W230.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S33 will give you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S33 provides a benefit in sensor tech.