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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-S5 versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the S220 (10MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced at a similar time to the S220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S5 grades versus the S220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Nikon S220

 EX-S5 S220 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Casio EX-S5

 S220 EX-S5 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S220

 EX-S5 S220 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 versus the S220.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and S220 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and S220.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S220 to produce greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography details
Nikon S220 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S220 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Nikon S220
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Nikon S220
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Nikon S220
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Nikon Coolpix S220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $56