Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Nikon Coolpix S230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and the Nikon Coolpix S230, 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 was introduced in January 2014 and Nikon Coolpix S230 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S230
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Nikon Coolpix S230.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      •   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

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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 - 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


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 over Nikon Coolpix S230.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Nikon Coolpix S230
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 2,000
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8x vs 3x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 70 cm
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480

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      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Nikon Coolpix S230
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/5.9
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Lighter 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) vs 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S230.

      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 S620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 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

      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

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Nikon Coolpix S230
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2002,000
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Nikon Coolpix S230
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S230 has a 3.0" 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 features a 20.1 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 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,000.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.


      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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 comes with NP-BN battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S230 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S230 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S230. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S230 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m at ISO auto on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 body has dimensions of 93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91") and Nikon Coolpix S230 body has dimensions of 91 x 57 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.24 x 0.79"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S230 weighs 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

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      91 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Nikon Coolpix S230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Nikon Coolpix S230 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   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)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Nikon Coolpix S230 and give them scores of 51 and 53 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      BAD
      28
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Nikon Coolpix S230

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 115 g (0.25 lb / 4.06 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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