Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S640

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 7 months later than the S640 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the S640.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and S640.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm JV150 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JV150 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.