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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was launched 4 years after the S640 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-10 scores vs the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S640

 EX-10 S640 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009More modern by 53 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-10

 S640 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S640

 EX-10 S640 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 and the S640.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S640 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S640.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger EX-10 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Nikon S640
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon S640
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (455 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (455 per charge)
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (455 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (384g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 455 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $456 $225