Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was released 23 months earlier than the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S220 matches up against the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 provides external measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S220 versus the ST90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and ST90.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST90 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.