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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 14 months later than the S640 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S640

 EX-ZR10 S640 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S640 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S640

 EX-ZR10 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the S640.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and S640.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Nikon S640
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S640 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than others (130g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
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
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $225