Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2006
- New Model is Olympus E-410
Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S640 (1/2.3") and E-400 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S640 was brought out 2 years after the E-400 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S640 matches up versus the E-400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus E-400. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus E-400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus E-400
S640 | E-400 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Sharper screen (+15k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon S640
E-400 | S640 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus E-400
S640 | E-400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 features external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S640 against the E-400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and E-400 is 96 and 77 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and E-400.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S640 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S640 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S640 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus E-400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus E-400 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2006-09-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 215 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 435g (0.96 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $225 | $599 |