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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S6300 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6300 scores against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S640

 S6300 S640 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S6300

 S640 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S640

 S6300 S640 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 versus Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6300 versus the S640.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and S640 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and S640.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S6300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
Nikon S640 Sports photography information
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
68
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Nikon S640
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S640
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $225