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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 3 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3300 matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W220

 S3300 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S3300

 W220 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W220

 S3300 W220 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 against the W220.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and W220.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Sony W220
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life 180 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $160