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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 7 years after the S220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 180 grades against the S220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S220

 ELPH 180 S220 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 180

 S220 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S220

 ELPH 180 S220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the S220.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and S220.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to produce extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography info
Nikon S220 Portrait photography info
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Nikon S220
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography features
Nikon S220 Travel photography features
67
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Nikon S220
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix S220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 100 gr (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $56