Nikon S5200 vs Sony W230

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S5200 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5200 grades against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications 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 out the Nikon S5200 and Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5200 against the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and W230.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.