Reasons to choose Coolpix S220
Released in 2009, Coolpix S220 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S220
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S22025 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W55- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Coolpix S220 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S220MetricCyber-shot DSC-W55
10 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
100 gWeight147 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Nikon EN-EL10 Lithium-ion Battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S220 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S220 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S220 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S220 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W55
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-W55 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.