Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230
94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W230
S6000 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S6000
W230 | S6000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W230
S6000 | W230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |