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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S220 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX55 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S220 scores against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony TX55

 S220 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S220

 TX55 S220 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony TX55

 S220 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 provides outside measurements 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 TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S220 versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S220 versus the TX55.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and TX55 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX55 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-07-24
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 2000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $56 $350