Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Announced August 2009

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the S640 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S640
Fujifilm JZ100 | S640 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm JZ100
S640 | Fujifilm JZ100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S640
Fujifilm JZ100 | S640 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the S640.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S640.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $190 | $225 |