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Canon A480 vs Nikon S220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A480 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the S220 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A480 was brought out at a similar time to the S220 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A480 grades vs the S220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon S220

 A480 S220 

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon A480

 S220 A480 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon S220

 A480 S220 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A480 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A480 against the S220.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and S220 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and S220.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography features
Nikon S220 Portrait photography features
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography information
Nikon S220 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography features
Nikon S220 Sports photography features
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography features
Nikon S220 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S220 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging information
Nikon S220 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Nikon S220
 Canon PowerShot A480Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Nikon Coolpix S220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $56