Canon PowerShot
S40
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S640

Nikon Coolpix S640

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S640

Size
 Really small
Super compact 91x55x21 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
130 g
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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot S40

Size
 Really small
Mid size 112x58x42 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.7"
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Tunnel

differences

Advantages of the Canon S40
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 Around 40% larger sensor
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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Advantages of the Nikon S640
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 3.9 MP
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 Capture more than 2.5x more detail in your photos
Screen size Much larger screen 2.7" vs 1.8"
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 50% larger screen
Wide angle Much better wide angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
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 20% better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 400 ISO
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 The S640's maximum light sensitivity is 4 f-stops better
Macro focus Much better macro capability 2 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Size Smaller 91x55x21 mm vs 112x58x42 mm
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 2.6x smaller
Aperture Slightly wider aperture f/2.7 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest zoom, the S640's lens captures marginally more light (0.1 f-stops)
Weight Significantly lighter 130 g vs 323 g
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 2.5x lighter
Thickness Thinner 0.8" vs 1.7"
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 2x thinner
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
S40:f/2.8
S640:f/2.7
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Screen size Very small screens Help
S40:1.8"
S640:2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
S40:35 mm
S640:28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S40:3x
S640:5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot S40
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix S640
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the PowerShot S40
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix S640

Canon PowerShot S40 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500
Screen size Much larger screen
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Much larger
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the PowerShot S40
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen size Much larger screen
Size Much larger
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the PowerShot S40
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$299
Screen size Much larger screen
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot S40
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Screen size Much larger screen
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot S40
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Size Significantly larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the PowerShot S40

Nikon Coolpix S640 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Travel zoom

$100
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S8100 vs the Coolpix S640
Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Compact

$176 - $230
Screen size Significantly larger screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W550 vs the Coolpix S640
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Size Significantly larger
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Coolpix S640
Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Travel zoom

$177 - $223
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S640
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$106 - $189
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Coolpix S640

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