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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 4 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX700 HS scores versus the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S640

 SX700 HS S640 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S640 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S640

 SX700 HS S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS and the S640.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S640 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and S640.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography details
Nikon S640 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S640 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (269g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others (130g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $225