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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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
  • Announced August 2009
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm JZ100 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S640 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm JZ100 S640 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Nikon S640
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than average in class (130g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S640
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
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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