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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 12 months after the S220 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the S220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S220

 EX-Z550 S220 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S220 EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S220

 EX-Z550 S220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S220.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S220 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and S220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography factors
Nikon S220 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Nikon S220 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Nikon S220 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Nikon S220
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction 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 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $56