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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S640

 S5300 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S5300

 S640 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S640

 S5300 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

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

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5300
Street photography with Nikon S640
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography details
Nikon S640 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Nikon S640
66
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S640 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 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 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 (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $225