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Nikon P300 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P300 was introduced 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P300 scores against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Sony W220

 P300 W220 
AnnouncedMay 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon P300

 W220 P300 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Sony W220

 P300 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 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 depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 and the W220.

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and W220.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger P300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Sony W220
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Sony W220
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Sony W220
63
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon P300 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix P300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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