Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look closer at the Nikon S220 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is pretty close but the S220 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S220 was revealed within a month of the CL5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S220 scores versus the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S220 and Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S220 compared to the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and CL5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and CL5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S220 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S220 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.