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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S640 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was unveiled 3 years later than the S640 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P7700 scores versus the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S640

 P7700 S640 
IntroducedMay 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon P7700

 S640 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S640

 P7700 S640 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P7700 against the S640.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S640 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and S640.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The P7700 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger P7700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Nikon S640 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (392 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging advice
Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
75
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competition (392g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $225