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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Nikon S640
(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
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S100 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 2 years later than the S640 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S100 grades against the S640 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S640

 S100 S640 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S100

 S640 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S640

 S100 S640 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 compared to the S640.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S640 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S640.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S100 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Nikon S640 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography info
Nikon S640 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Nikon S640
65
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 175g (0.39 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 life 150 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $225