Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 5010

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S220 versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S220 was revealed 11 months before the 5010 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S220 scores versus the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S220 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Olympus 5010
S220 | 5010 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S220
5010 | S220 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Olympus 5010
S220 | 5010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S220 versus Olympus 5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 and the 5010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and 5010 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and 5010.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S220 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Alternate name | - | mju 5010 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 100 gr (0.22 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 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 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $56 | $150 |