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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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 S6000 vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 12 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6000 grades against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W230

 S6000 W230 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S6000

 W230 S6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W230

 S6000 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S6000 versus the W230.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and W230.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer S6000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Sony W230
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Sony W230
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $180