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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 6 months prior to the S640 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S620 scores against the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S640

 S620 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S620

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Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S640

 S620 S640 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the S640.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and S640.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Nikon S640
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (120g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $37 $225