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Nikon S100 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S100 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S100 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S100 scores versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony W220

 S100 W220 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S100

 W220 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony W220

 S100 W220 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 against the W220.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and W220.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S100 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Sony W220
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
65
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Sony W220
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Sony W220
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 820 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $160