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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 6 months later than the S640 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-H15 matches up against the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S640

 EX-H15 S640 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-H15

 S640 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S640

 EX-H15 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the S640.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and S640.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S640 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Nikon S640
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Nikon S640
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 161 gr (0.35 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $225