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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 21 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S8100 grades vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony W220

 S8100 W220 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S8100

 W220 S8100 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony W220

 S8100 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 and the W220.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and W220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S8100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $160