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Nikon P310 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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 P310 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon P310 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 3 years after the W220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P310 matches up vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony W220

 P310 W220 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon P310

 W220 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony W220

 P310 W220 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P310 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 against the W220.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and W220.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger P310 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Sony W220
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Sony W220
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical 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 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $160