Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S640
Competitors
Compact
August, 2009

As well as being compared against other compacts, the Nikon Coolpix S640 is also often compared to pro digicams, ultra compacts and travel zooms. The Nikon Coolpix S640's top rivals come from Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the PowerShot SD780 IS) and Sony (such as the Cybershot DSC-W550 and the Cybershot DSC-HX9v)

Competitor classes

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S640 compared to other compact competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

However, on average it has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), has a marginally smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm), is older (august, 2009 vs february, 2011), lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't shoot RAW.

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$149 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the S640)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the S640)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the 300 HS and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550
2 years newer
$176 - $230

Significant advantages of the DSC-W550 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Takes 3D photos
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W550 (vs the S640)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-W550 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 95x57x19 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
  • Light weight: 122 g vs 130 g
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W550 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Olympus FE-360

Olympus FE-360
1 year older

Significant advantages of the FE-360 (vs the S640)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the FE-360 (vs the S640)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the FE-360 and S640

  • Fairly small: Super compact 94x56x21 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
  • Light weight: 138 g vs 130 g
  • Thin: 0.8" vs 0.8"
arrow Compare the Olympus FE-360 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Olympus FE-4030

Olympus FE-4030
5 months newer

Significant advantages of the FE-4030 (vs the S640)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the FE-4030 (vs the S640)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the FE-4030 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 92x56x22 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
arrow Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S620

Nikon Coolpix S620
6 months older
$199

Significant advantages of the S620 (vs the S640)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S620 (vs the S640)

  • None found

common strengths of the S620 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Fairly small: Super compact 53x90x23 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the S620 vs the S640

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$372 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the S640)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.7
  • Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 198 g vs 130 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.8"

common strengths of the S100 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S640 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), is slightly smaller (super compact 91x55x21 mm vs mid size 114x77x45 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 3.9 MP).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), doesn't have a screen which flips out and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10
2 years newer
$599

Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the S640)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.7

Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly larger: Standard size 117x70x57 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 350 g vs 130 g

common strengths of the X10 and S640

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Canon PowerShot S40

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7 years older

Significant advantages of the S40 (vs the S640)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the S40 (vs the S640)

  • Much lower true resolution: 3.9 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the S40 and S640

  • Fairly small: Mid size 112x58x42 mm vs Super compact 91x55x21 mm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot S40 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100
2 years newer
$450

Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the S640)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the S640)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 395 g vs 130 g

common strengths of the P7100 and S640

  • None found
arrow Compare the P7100 vs the S640

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S640 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.2), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 10 cm).

However, on average it is older (august, 2009 vs february, 2011), lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 6,400 ISO), is slightly more expensive ($198.48 vs $131.77) and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
5 months older

Significant advantages of the SD780 IS (vs the S640)

  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SD780 IS (vs the S640)

  • Much worse wide angle: 33 mm vs 28 mm
  • Narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.7
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the SD780 IS and S640

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Olympus VG110

Olympus VG-110
1 year newer
$107 - $132

Significant advantages of the VG110 (vs the S640)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the VG110 (vs the S640)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the VG110 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.9 vs f/2.7
arrow Compare the Olympus VG-110 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65
similar age

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX65 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX65 (vs the S640)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-FX65 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$132

Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the S640)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the S640)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.7
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S3100 and S640

  • None found
arrow Compare the S3100 vs the S640

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
5 months newer
$164 - $183

Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the S640)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the S640)

  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-W350 and S640

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon S640 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.4), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 10 cm) and is slightly lighter (130 g vs 214 g).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (5x vs 16x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100
1 year newer
$273 - $328

Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the S640)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • More zoom: 18x vs 5x

Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.7
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S9100 and S640

  • None found
arrow Compare the S9100 vs the S640

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
1 year newer
$319 - $329

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the S640)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the S640)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.7
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and S640

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
2 years newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the S640)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.7
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S6200 and S640

  • Inexpensive: $176.69 vs $198.48
arrow Compare the S6200 vs the S640

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
1 year newer
$141 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S640)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S640)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.7
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Significantly heavier: 308 g vs 130 g

common strengths of the SX130 IS and S640

  • Inexpensive: $140.89 vs $198.48
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
5 months newer
$129

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH22 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen
  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH22 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.7
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the DMC-FH22 and S640

  • Inexpensive: $129.00 vs $198.48
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 vs the Nikon Coolpix S640

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300
2 years newer
$180 - $184

Significant advantages of the S6300 (vs the S640)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the S6300 (vs the S640)

  • Narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.7
  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm
  • Worse maximum light sensitivity: 3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the S6300 and S640

  • Inexpensive: $179.95 vs $198.48
arrow Compare the S6300 vs the S640