Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S220 was announced 7 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S220 matches up vs the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Olympus TG-860
S220 | TG-860 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon S220
TG-860 | S220 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Olympus TG-860
S220 | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S220 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S220 versus the TG-860.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TG-860 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and TG-860.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $56 | $279 |