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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony WX220

 S01 WX220 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S01

 WX220 S01 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony WX220

 S01 WX220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Nikon S01 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (96g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
55
lighter than others (96g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen
lighter than others (96g)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - Single
Retail cost $170 $198