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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S4300 grades versus the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S640

 S4300 S640 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S4300

 S640 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S640

 S4300 S640 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 against the S640.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S640.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S4300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Nikon S640 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (139g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (130g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S640 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-08-04
Body design 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings 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 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $225