Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70
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![Nikon Coolpix S220 front Nikon Coolpix S220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S220/Nikon-S220-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S70 front Nikon Coolpix S70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S70/Nikon-S70-front.jpg)
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S70
S220 | S70 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S220
S70 | S220 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+58k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S70
S220 | S70 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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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 |