| Attribute |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 × | 
Nikon Coolpix S51 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Nikon Coolpix S51 |
| Brand | Sony | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | DSC-W220 | S51 |
| Camera format | Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2009 | 2007 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 95 | 93 |
| Width (mm) | 22 | 21 |
| Height (mm) | 57 | 59 |
| Weight (g) | 118 | 125 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony Super HAD | - |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 12.1 | 8.1 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 28.07 | 24.71 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 6.17 | 5.76 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.55 | 4.29 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.54 | 1.77 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | - |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
- 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
- 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
- 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
| - 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
- 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
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| Image file format | | - |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 1.7 | - |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | - |
| Movie resolution | | - |
| Image Storage | | |
| Movie file format | MPEG | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | - |
| Hd video out | + | - |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,) | Nikkor lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 30.00 - 120.00 | 38.00 - 114.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 4 | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.17 - 0.36 | 0.19 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | - | 30 |
| Optical image stabilization | + | + |
| Digital zoom | + | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | - |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection; 9-Area, Center, Spot | - |
| Auto focus assist light | + | - |
| Manual focus | + | - |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.7 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 8 | - |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Auto iso mode | + | - |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash wb
- fluorescent 1/2/3
- incandescent
| - |
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1600 - 1 | - |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi-pattern | - |
| Program auto exposure | + | - |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Easy, High Sensitivity,Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater, Gourmet | - |
| Self timer (s) | | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | | - |
| Flash range description | ISO Auto: Wide: 3.9m, Tele: 1.9m | - |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Included memory (MB) | 15 | 13 |
| Included memory type | Internal | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | - |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) | - multi-connectior. optional vmc-hd2 cable required for hdtv (stills only)
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| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 1.69 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1.7 | - |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 100 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.37 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.37 | - |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.01 | - |
| Startup time (s) | 2.2 | - |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 5 | - |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 370 | 150 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary NP-BG1 | 1 x proprietary EN-EL8 |
| Usable battery types | | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Software | | |
| Included software | | - |
| Os compatibility | | - |
| Miscellaneous | | |
| Notes and features | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range Optimizer | - |