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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 2 years after the S220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the S220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S220

 Fujifilm XP50 S220 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S220 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S220

 Fujifilm XP50 S220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the S220.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S220 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and S220.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography details
Nikon S220 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Nikon S220
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S220 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Nikon S220 Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Nikon S220 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S220
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S220
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $56