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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S8200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S640 scores versus the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S8200

 S640 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S640

 S8200 S640 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon S8200

 S640 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 versus the S8200.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and S8200.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (213g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S640Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-08-24
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $225 $329