Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3300 was announced 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3300 grades against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W230
| S3300 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S3300
| W230 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W230
| S3300 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3300 versus the W230.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and W230.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S3300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $99 | $180 |