Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S640

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S640, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and S640 (12MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and S640 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was revealed 5 months before the S640 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 5D MII scores versus the S640 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII provides outside measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S640 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MII against the S640.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and S640 is 56 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and S640.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MII will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.