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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(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
Sony W230
(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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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W230

 S3300 W230 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S3300

 W230 S3300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W230

 S3300 W230 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
Sony W230 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony 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