Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S01 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and WX220 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was launched 7 months prior to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S01 scores vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 provides outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S01 compared to the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and WX220.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S01 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony WX220 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S01 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.