Canon S95 vs Nikon S220

Its time to look closer at the Canon S95 versus Nikon S220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the S220 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and S220 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The S95 was manufactured 22 months after the S220 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S95 matches up against the S220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix S220. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Nikon S220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon S95 versus Nikon S220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 against the S220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and S220 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and S220.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S95 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher S95 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.