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Canon S110 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon S110 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S110 was launched 3 years after the S640 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S110 matches up vs the S640 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S640

 S110 S640 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon S110

 S640 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S640

 S110 S640 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 against the S640.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and S640.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S110 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher S110 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Nikon S640
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography details
Nikon S640 Travel photography details
64
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging info
Nikon S640 Vlogging info
37
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $225