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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Sport and Nikon S640, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Sport was introduced 18 months after the S640 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Sport scores against the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the Nikon S640

 Sport S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Kodak Sport

 S640 Sport 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Sport and Nikon S640

 Sport S640 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Sport has got external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Sport and Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Sport versus the S640.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Sport and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Sport and S640.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Sport provides an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Sport Portrait photography features
Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Sport Street photography factors
Nikon S640 Street photography factors
52
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Sport
Travel photography with Nikon S640
57
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than others in class (130g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Sport
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
27
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Kodak Sport vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Sport and Nikon S640
 Kodak EasyShare SportNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Sport Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" 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 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $155 $225