Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230
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![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230/Sony-W230-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S3500 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S3500 was released 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3500 grades against the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W230
S3500 | W230 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S3500
W230 | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W230
S3500 | W230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3500 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S3500 against the W230.
![Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and W230.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S3500 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $85 | $180 |