Nikon S800c vs Sony W230
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2013
(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
- Revealed February 2009
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Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S800c vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S800c was brought out 4 years after the W230 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S800c grades against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony W230
| S800c | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+589k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon S800c
| W230 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony W230
| S800c | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S800c features physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S800c vs the W230.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and W230.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S800c will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-02-04 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 819k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 184 grams (0.41 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 140 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $290 | $180 |
