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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S6300 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 3 years after the W220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S6300 matches up versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony W220

 S6300 W220 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S6300

 W220 S6300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony W220

 S6300 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Nikon S6300 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 compared to the W220.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and W220.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6300 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S6300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Sony W220
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Sony W220
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $160