Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced August 2009
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S3300 was unveiled 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3300 scores versus the S640 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S640
S3300 | S640 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S3300
S640 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S640
S3300 | S640 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S640 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3300 against the S640.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and S640.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S3300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 128g (0.28 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $99 | $225 |