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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S220 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S220 was released 4 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S220 scores vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Sony TX66

 S220 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S220

 TX66 S220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Sony TX66

 S220 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S220 against the TX66.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and TX66.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX66 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Sony TX66
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Sony TX66
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery (250 shots)
offers focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
36
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Nikon S220 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 2000 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 109 gr (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 All around 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 pictures
Style of battery - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $56 $350