Canon A1300 vs Nikon S640

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 2 years after the S640 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1300 matches up versus the S640 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 versus the S640.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and S640.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer A1300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.