Nikon S570 vs Sony W230

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S570 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled 6 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S570 grades against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon S570 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S570 against the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.