Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S640

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S640 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S640 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the S640 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the S640.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S640.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.