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Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Successor is Nikon P7100
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P7000 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was introduced 23 months after the W220 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the P7000 grades vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Sony W220

 P7000 W220 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2009More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon P7000

 W220 P7000 

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Sony W220

 P7000 W220 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P7000 versus the W220.

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and W220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and W220.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W220 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger P7000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (310g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
58
great battery (350 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (310 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
Landscape photography with Sony W220
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7000
Vlogging with Sony W220
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (310g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon P7000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-11-23 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310g (0.68 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $354 $160