Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S640 front Nikon Coolpix S640 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S640/Nikon-S640-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- New Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Released August 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S640, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon S640
SX240 HS | S640 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SX240 HS
S640 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S640
SX240 HS | S640 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S640 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the S640.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and S640.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX240 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | Expeed |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $225 |