Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640
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Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Launched November 2010
- Refreshed by Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009

Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The P7000 was unveiled 16 months later than the S640 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P7000 grades versus the S640 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Nikon S640
P7000 | S640 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon P7000
S640 | P7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Nikon S640
P7000 | S640 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 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).
Take a look at the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P7000 versus the S640.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and S640 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and S640.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S640 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent P7000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $354 | $225 |