Leica X1 vs Nikon S640

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica X1 and Nikon S640, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the X1 (APS-C) and S640 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1 was announced 5 months after the S640 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X1 matches up against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica X1 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has dimensions 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 Leica X1 and Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X1 vs the S640.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X1 and S640 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and S640.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The X1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler.