Nikon S4300 vs Sony W220

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S4300 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 3 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4300 matches up vs the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 features outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 compared to the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and W220.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S4300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.