Reasons to choose Coolpix S230
Released in 2009, Coolpix S230 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S230
vs Nikon Coolpix S500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S23025 mm²
Coolpix S500- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Coolpix S230 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S230MetricCoolpix S500
10 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight125 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Nikon EN-EL10 Lithium-ion Battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL10 Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S230 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S230 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S230 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S230 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S500
Released in 2007, Coolpix S500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.