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Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 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
Olympus E-400
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus E-400

 S640 E-400 
RevealedAugust 2009September 2006Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kSharper screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon S640

 E-400 S640 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus E-400

 S640 E-400 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Olympus E-400
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography information
Olympus E-400 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-400 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (130g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
49
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging details
Olympus E-400 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus E-400
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus E-400
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