Nikon Coolpix S220

Review Index – (updated 09 November’09)

PCAuthority
“For day-to-day outdoor photos the camera did ok with no big flaws. color balance is accurate, photo detail is pretty good, and contrast level is also good. Chromatic aberration in the image corners is detectable but not at a level that wrecks the photos.”
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DPInterface
“Unfortunately, the Nikon Coolpix S220 doesn’t take high quality photos – and the images speak for themselves. Nikon makes very good digital SLR cameras, decent high-end compact cameras but decidedly poor low-end compacts (I’ve seen the S220, S230 and L20 this year). Even if you’re looking for a super cheap camera, you can definitely find better $100 cameras than this one.”

CNET
“The Nikon Coolpix S220 is what it is: an inexpensive, lightweight, ultracompact camera that takes pictures. Those pictures might not always look too great–especially viewed at full size–but it really comes down to what you’re after? If it’s capturing the moment to post online for sharing with friends and family and you’re sick of using your phone to do it and want more control over the end results, the S220 is an option.”
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Steve’s Digicams
“The Nikon CoolPix S220 is just a slight upgrade over the S210 that came out last year. They have added a couple new features, including a 10-Megapixel imaging sensor and some shooting modes that make the camera even easier to use. However, the image quality and performance really hold this ultra-compact model back.”

Buy-n-Shoot
“While some lens, LCD, and image quality is sacrificed in the Coolpix S220 for its affordable price tag and ultra compact body, overall this unit undoubtedly offers a lot of style and portability for a very little asking price. One certainly worth considering if looking to purchase a stylish but positively simple compact camera within this price range.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“This is one of the cheaper pocket sized cameras from a known brand. It takes a decent snapshot, without really hitting the highest quality levels. It is one of the smallest digital cameras and it is extremely lightweight too.”
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TrustedReviews (Note: the S225 is the same camera as the S220 but the S225 only available in silver and is sold in the UK)
“The Nikon CoolPix S225 a very pretty little camera. It is well made, sensibly designed and performs reasonably well. It is lacking in interesting features, but it is very easy to use. It has excellent high-ISO noise control, but unfortunately it is badly let down by inferior lens quality and restricted dynamic range.”
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GoodGearGuide
“The Nikon CoolPix S220 wasn’t brilliant when it came to our speed tests. Although start-up took less than a second, you’ll have to wait a further 3 seconds before your first shot. This is pretty lethargic by modern camera standards and may lead to the occasional lost opportunity (an intoxicated chum teetering and then falling into a pool, say).”
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Pocket-lint
“The battery life is better than the S230 sibling as you’d expect, giving you a cited 160 shots from a full charge, which we found to be around the right marker – it should give you enough to get through a typical wedding, for example. It can leave you wanting more on the imaging front, but for those looking for an easy to use snapper, which is light and compact, then the S220 does come at an appealing price.”
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