Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 4 years after the S640 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S5300 scores versus the S640 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Nikon S640 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S5300 compared to the S640.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S640.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S5300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.