Nikon S100 vs Sony W220
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony W220
S100 | W220 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+590k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S100
W220 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony W220
S100 | W220 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S100 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |