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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 14 months after the S640 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H20G grades versus the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S640

 EX-H20G S640 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S640 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S640

 EX-H20G S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the S640.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S640.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H20G is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Nikon S640 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Nikon S640 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye 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
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $225