Nikon S100 vs Nikon S640

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Nikon S100 and Nikon S640 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.