Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S51 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 × |  Nikon Coolpix S51 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Nikon Coolpix S51 |
| Brand | Sony | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | DSC-W230 | S51 |
| Camera format | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2009 | 2007 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 95 | 93 |
| Width (mm) | 22 | 21 |
| Height (mm) | 57 | 59 |
| Weight (g) | 127 | 125 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony Super HAD | - |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 12.1 | 8.1 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 28.07 | 24.71 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 6.17 | 5.76 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.55 | 4.29 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.54 | 1.77 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | - |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image resolution |
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| Image file format |
| - |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 1.7 | - |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | - |
| Movie resolution |
| - |
| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | MPEG1 | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | - |
| Hd video out | + | - |
| Hd video connection | Component | - |
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,) | Nikkor lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 30.00 - 120.00 | 38.00 - 114.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 4 | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.17 - 0.36 | 0.19 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 4 | 30 |
| Optical image stabilization | + | + |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) |
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | - |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection; 9-area | - |
| Auto focus assist light | + | - |
| Manual focus | + | - |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 8 | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Auto iso mode | + | - |
| White balance settings |
| - |
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1600 - 1 | - |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | - |
| Program auto exposure | + | - |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Easy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, Underwater | - |
| Self timer (s) |
| - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes |
| - |
| Flash range description | ISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T) | - |
| Usable memory types |
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| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 15 | 13 |
| Included memory type | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections |
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | - |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) | - |
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1.7 | - |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 100 | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 350 | 150 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary Info LITHIUM | 1 x proprietary EN-EL8 |
| Usable battery types |
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Software | ||
| Included software |
| - |
| Os compatibility |
| - |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer | - |
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