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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
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 S02 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and S220 (10MP) and the S02 (1/3") and S220 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was revealed 4 years later than the S220 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S02 grades versus the S220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S220

 S02 S220 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2009Fresher by 56 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S02

 S220 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S220

 S02 S220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 comes with outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S02 compared to the S220.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S220 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S220.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S02 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S02 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S02 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography information
Nikon S220 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (13MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography features
Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S02
Vlogging with Nikon S220
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S220
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-09-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) 100 grams (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots - Single
Cost at launch $177 $56