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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

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
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S220 was introduced 6 months earlier than the S70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S220 scores against the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S70

 S220 S70 

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S220

 S70 S220 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution288k230kClearer screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S70

 S220 S70 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S220 and the S70.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and S70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and S70.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S70 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Nikon S70
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S220
Sports photography with Nikon S70
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography advice
Nikon S70 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (160g)
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $56 $290