Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S640

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S640, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 2 years after the S640 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW100 scores against the S640 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S640 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW100 vs the S640.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S640.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger AW100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.