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Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 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
Olympus 5010
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Olympus 5010

 S220 5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon S220

 5010 S220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Olympus 5010

 S220 5010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

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

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S220
Portrait photography with Olympus 5010
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography factors
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging advice
Olympus 5010 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix S220Olympus Stylus 5010
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