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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 13 months after the S220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the S220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S220

 EX-Z35 S220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S220 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S220

 EX-Z35 S220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z35 against the S220.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and S220.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-Z35 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Nikon S220 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography details
Nikon S220 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Nikon S220 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Nikon S220 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Nikon S220
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 124g (0.27 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 NP-82 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $56