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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon L110 and Nikon S640, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 7 months after the S640 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L110 scores vs the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Nikon S640

 L110 S640 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon L110

 S640 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Nikon S640

 L110 S640 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L110 and the S640.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and S640 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and S640.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger L110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix L110Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $225