Nikon S02 vs Sony W350

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S02 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S02 (1/3") and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was released 3 years after the W350 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S02 matches up versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 offers outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S02 versus the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and W350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S02 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony W350 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S02 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.