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Nikon S630 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S630 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched within a month of the W220 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S630 scores vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Sony W220

 S630 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S630

 W220 S630 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Sony W220

 S630 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions 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 depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 and the W220.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Sony W220
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S630Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $160