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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon S640, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm XP50 S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S640 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm XP50 S640 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the S640.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S640.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175 gr (0.39 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $225