Reasons to choose Optio 230
Released in 2002, Optio 230 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 230
vs Pentax Optio S
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Optio 23025 mm²
Optio S- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Optio S 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Optio 230MetricOptio S
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
3.35 µmPixel pitch2.83 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area8.01 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density12.48 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight115 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 Optio S has the larger sensor area. The Optio S has the lighter body. The Optio S has the higher effective resolution. The Optio S is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio S
Released in 2003, Optio S has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.