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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon P7700 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was announced 4 years after the W220 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P7700 matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony W220

 P7700 W220 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon P7700

 W220 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony W220

 P7700 W220 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 against the W220.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and W220 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and W220.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The P7700 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger P7700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Sony W220
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (392g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (330 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery (330 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (392g)
low megapixels (12MP)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Sony W220
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Sony W220
75
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competitors (392g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-05-28 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $160