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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon S630 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 6 months earlier than the S640 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S630 matches up versus the S640 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S640

 S630 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S630

 S640 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Nikon S640

 S630 S640 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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 S630 versus Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S630 and the S640.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and S640.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Nikon S640 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography info
Nikon S640 Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Nikon S640
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S630Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-L12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $225