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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 4 years before the S800c which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S640 grades vs the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S800c

 S640 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S640

 S800c S640 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon S800c

 S640 S800c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S640 features outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S640 versus the S800c.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S800c to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography advice
Nikon S800c Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S800c Sports photography highlights
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (140 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography info
Nikon S800c Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (140 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging details
Nikon S800c Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S640Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 184 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 140 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $225 $290