Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220
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![Nikon Coolpix S3100 front Nikon Coolpix S3100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3100/Nikon-S3100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220/Sony-WX220-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3100 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S3100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3100 grades versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony WX220
S3100 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S3100
WX220 | S3100 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony WX220
S3100 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3100 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3100 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3100 versus the WX220.
![Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and WX220.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX220 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-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 S3100 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 210 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $139 | $198 |