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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S640, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 4 years after the S640 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon S640

 EX-ZR800 S640 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S640 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S640

 EX-ZR800 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S640 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the S640.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and S640.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Nikon S640 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Nikon S640
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S640
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-08-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 470 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $429 $225