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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 24 months after the S220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up vs the S220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Nikon S220

 EX-ZS5 S220 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 S220 EX-ZS5 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S220

 EX-ZS5 S220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the S220.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and S220 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and S220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S220 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Street photography with Nikon S220
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography features
Nikon S220 Sports photography features
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography features
Nikon S220 Travel photography features
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging details
Nikon S220 Vlogging details
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Nikon S220
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 100 gr (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $56