Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000
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![Nikon Coolpix S640 front Nikon Coolpix S640 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S640/Nikon-S640-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S8000 front Nikon Coolpix S8000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8000/Nikon-S8000-front.jpg)
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched June 2010
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S640 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S640 was introduced 10 months prior to the S8000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S640 grades vs the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S8000
S640 | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S640
S8000 | S640 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon S8000
S640 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S640 and Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S640 vs the S8000.
![Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and S8000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8000 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 183 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $225 | $300 |