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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched 4 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S220 matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony TX20

 S220 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S220

 TX20 S220 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony TX20

 S220 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 enjoys exterior 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 Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S220 vs the TX20.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and TX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S220 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Sony TX20
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery pack (250 per charge)
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (250 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $56 $330