Nikon P330 vs Nikon S640

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon P330 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly close but the P330 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The P330 was brought out 3 years after the S640 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P330 scores against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P330 versus the S640.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and S640 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and S640.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The P330 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The fresher P330 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.