Nikon S220 vs Sony WX1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S220 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S220 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S220 was manufactured 6 months before the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S220 matches up vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S220 versus the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The S220 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler.