Nikon S640 vs Sony W230

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S640 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 6 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S640 matches up vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S640 against the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and W230.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.