Sony WX220 with Nikon S02 Comparison

Sony WX220 and Nikon S02 Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • September, 2013
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 13 MP 1/3 CMOS Sensor
  • 25-250 mm (10x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 30-90 mm (3x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 125 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 92 x 52 x 22 mm, 121g.
  • 77 x 51 x 18 mm, 100g.
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Sony WX220 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
44
Value for money score
58
Portability score
99
Overall score
41

Nikon S02 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
34
Value for money score
53
Portability score
100
Overall score
35

Nikon Coolpix S02 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 with Nikon Coolpix S02. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Sony WX220 was released in 2014, and Nikon S02 in 2013. Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S02 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is greater than that of Coolpix S02. The difference of 5 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Coolpix S02), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony WX220, the maximum ISO is greater by 11200. Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix S02 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony WX220 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Coolpix S02
Brand Sony Nikon
Model Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Coolpix S02
Announced February, 2014 September, 2013
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/n/a sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/n/a sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.70 1.40
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 4.8 x 3.6 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 17.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 13 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 4160 x 3120
Max Native ISO 12800 1600
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 210 shots 210 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BN Built-in
Physical
Weight 121 g 100 g
Physical Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22 mm 77 x 51 x 18 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 0
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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