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Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-925
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S640 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released very close to the FE-4000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 matches up against the FE-4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S640 FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S640

 FE-4000 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus FE-4000

 S640 FE-4000 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 enjoys physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 compared to the FE-4000.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and FE-4000.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (130g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
rather wide (26mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $225 $130