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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(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
Nikon S640
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S640

 S3300 S640 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S3300

 S640 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S640

 S3300 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Nikon S640 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S640
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