Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W220
A1000 | W220 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 123 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon A1000
W220 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W220
A1000 | W220 | |||
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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).
Check the Nikon A1000 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |