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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was launched 4 years before the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1100pj grades against the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony WX220

 S1100pj WX220 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S1100pj

 WX220 S1100pj 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony WX220

 S1100pj WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj provides external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1100pj versus the WX220.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and WX220.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S1100pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (180g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
Vlogging with Sony WX220
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $198