Nikon S220 vs Sony TX30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S220 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was brought out 5 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S220 matches up against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S220 vs the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and TX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.