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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S220 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S4000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S220 matches up vs the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S4000

 S220 S4000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S220

 S4000 S220 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S4000

 S220 S4000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S220 compared to the S4000.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and S4000 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and S4000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S4000 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S220
Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography factors
Nikon S4000 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S4000
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 131 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $56 $200