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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 5 years prior to the S810c which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S640 matches up vs the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S810c

 S640 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S640

 S810c S640 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2009More modern by 57 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon S810c

 S640 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S640 vs the S810c.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and S810c.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Nikon S810c Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S640Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
External flash
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $225 $350