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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 19 months later than the S640 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6100 matches up against the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S640

 S6100 S640 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S6100

 S640 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S640

 S6100 S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6100 compared to the S640.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and S640.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Nikon S640
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includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 175g (0.39 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $195 $225