Nikon S220 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2010
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Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S220 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the S220 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S220 was announced 12 months earlier than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S220 grades against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony TX5
| S220 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S220
| TX5 | S220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony TX5
| S220 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S220 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S220 against the TX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and TX5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S220 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older S220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 100g (0.22 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $56 | $239 |