Nikon S220 vs Sony TX9

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S220 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was introduced 17 months before the TX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S220 grades vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S220 enjoys 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S220 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S220 compared to the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and TX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX9 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.