Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S640

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon S640, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 9 years after the S640 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1000 scores against the S640 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon S640 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 against the S640.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and S640 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and S640.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.