Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S9500
S640 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S640
S9500 | S640 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon S9500
S640 | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |