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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was released at a similar time to the S230 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S220 grades against the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S230

 S220 S230 

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Nikon S220

 S230 S220 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S230

 S220 S230 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S220 versus the S230.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and S230 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and S230.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography info
Nikon S230 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
Nikon S230 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging advice
Nikon S230 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S230
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S230
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 2000 2000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 115g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-EL10 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $56 $150