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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S6200 grades vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Sony W220

 S6200 W220 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S6200

 W220 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Sony W220

 S6200 W220 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 features external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6200 versus the W220.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and W220.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6200 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
70
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $160