Nikon S02 vs Sony WX220

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S02 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the S02 (1/3") and WX220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S02 was launched 5 months prior to the WX220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S02 matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S02 offers outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S02 against the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and WX220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S02 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony WX220 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.