Nikon S30 vs Sony W220

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S30 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S30 (1/3") and W220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was launched 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S30 scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S30 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S30 compared to the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and W220.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S30 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony W220 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.