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Nikon L100 vs Sony W220

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L100 versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured very close to the W220 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L100 grades against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony W220

 L100 W220 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon L100

 W220 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony W220

 L100 W220 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L100 versus the W220.

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and W220 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W220 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Sony W220
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Sony W220
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon L100 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $160