Nikon S6000 vs Sony W220

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S6000 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 14 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6000 grades vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6000 versus the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S6000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.