Nikon P310 vs Nikon S640

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P310 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P310 scores against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 against the S640.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S640.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher P310 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.