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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9700
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S640 versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S9500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S640 matches up vs the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S9500

 S640 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S640

 S9500 S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon S9500

 S640 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 versus Nikon S9500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S640 vs the S9500.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and S9500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9500 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S640Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $225 $230