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Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S220 scores against the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Olympus TG-870

 S220 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S220

 TG-870 S220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Olympus TG-870

 S220 TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S220 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S220 and the TG-870.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and TG-870 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and TG-870.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S220
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
good battery pack (300 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
more heavy than others in class (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
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Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix S220Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-03 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 2000 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $56 $280