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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon A10 and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 7 years after the S220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A10 grades vs the S220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S220

 A10 S220 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 85 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon A10

 S220 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S220

 A10 S220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A10 features outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S220 has specifications 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 Nikon A10 and Nikon S220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A10 against the S220.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and S220 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and S220.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A10 to give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S220 Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography highlights
Nikon S220 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography information
Nikon S220 Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Nikon S220
30
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S220
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2009-02-03
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync 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 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 200 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $56