Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Revealed August 2009

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 24 months later than the S640 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S640
EX-ZR100 | S640 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-ZR100
S640 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S640
EX-ZR100 | S640 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).
See the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the S640.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and S640.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 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 diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 130g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $225 |