Nikon S220 vs Sony W310
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S220 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S220 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W310 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S220 matches up against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony W310
| S220 | W310 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S220
| W310 | S220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony W310
| S220 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S220 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S220 versus the W310.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and W310.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W310 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 100 gr (0.22 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL10 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $56 | $150 |
