Nikon S640 vs Olympus FE-45

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S640 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was announced 7 months later than the FE-45 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S640 grades against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 versus Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S640 compared to the FE-45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and FE-45 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and FE-45.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S640 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S640 provides an advantage in sensor tech.