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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon A1000 versus Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 10 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1000 scores versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W220

 A1000 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2009More recent by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon A1000

 W220 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W220

 A1000 W220 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1000 compared to the W220.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and W220 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
72
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
72
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $477 $160