Nikon S220 vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S220 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the S220 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S220 was launched 3 years earlier than the A65 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S220 matches up against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon S220 vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 against the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and A65.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S220 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S220 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.