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Nikon S570 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S570 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 7 months after the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S570 matches up against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony W220

 S570 W220 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S570

 W220 S570 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony W220

 S570 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S570 versus the W220.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and W220.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S570 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Sony W220
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $160