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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 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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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was unveiled 19 months after the S220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1100pj scores vs the S220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S220

 S1100pj S220 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S220 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S220

 S1100pj S220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj has got outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1100pj vs the S220.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and S220 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and S220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1100pj provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography information
Nikon S220 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Nikon S220 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (180 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Nikon S220
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Nikon S220 Travel photography factors
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (180g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S220 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (180 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S220
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $56