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Nikon S220 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S220 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was introduced 23 months before the W570 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S220 matches up versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony W570

 S220 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S220

 W570 S220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony W570

 S220 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 features outer 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) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S220 against the W570.

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and W570.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W570 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Sony W570
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S220 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $56 $159