Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20
97 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
24
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 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
- Introduced February 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S220 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony TX20
S220 | TX20 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S220
TX20 | S220 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony TX20
S220 | TX20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S220 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony 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 |