Nikon S3500 vs Sony W230

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

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.