Nikon Coolpix S230 vs Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S230 and the Nikon Coolpix S620, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S230 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 2,000 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S620 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S230
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S620
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S230 and Nikon Coolpix S620.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon S230
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S230 over Nikon Coolpix S620.

      Nikon Coolpix S230 vs Nikon Coolpix S620
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Lighter 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz) vs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      Internal Storage 50 MB vs 45 MB

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      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S630
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Kodak Z990
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.0 MP

      Olympus E-1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      5 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon S620
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S620 over Nikon Coolpix S230.

      Nikon Coolpix S230 vs Nikon Coolpix S620
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 2,000 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 70 cm vs 40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 2 cm

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S620.

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S630
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a7
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S230 Nikon Coolpix S620
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO2,0006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
        Internal Storage50 MB45 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S230 Nikon Coolpix S620
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S230 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S620 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S230 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S230 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,000. Nikon Coolpix S620 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S230 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S620 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S230 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S620 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S230, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S620. Nikon Coolpix S230 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S620 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S230 body has dimensions of 91 x 57 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.79") and Nikon Coolpix S620 body has dimensions of 53 x 90 x 23 mm (2.09 x 3.54 x 0.91"). Nikon Coolpix S230 weighs 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S620 weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      91 mm

      57 mm

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      90 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S230 and Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S230 and Nikon Coolpix S620 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S230 and Nikon Coolpix S620 and give them scores of 53 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      AVERAGE
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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