Nikon S220 vs Sony W560
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![Nikon Coolpix S220 front Nikon Coolpix S220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S220/Nikon-S220-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560/Sony-W560-front.jpg)
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S220 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S220 was revealed 23 months earlier than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S220 scores vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony W560
S220 | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S220
W560 | S220 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony W560
S220 | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 features external measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Nikon S220 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S220 against the W560.
![Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 size comparison Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and W560.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W560 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 100g (0.22 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $56 | $139 |