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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S640

 EX-ZR100 S640 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S640 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S640

 EX-ZR100 S640 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S640 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Nikon S640
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than average (130 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S640
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