Nikon P7100 vs Sony W220

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P7100 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close but the P7100 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The P7100 was released 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7100 matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P7100 and the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and W220 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7100 and W220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W220 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher P7100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.