Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S640 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 7 months after the SP-565UZ so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S640 grades against the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 enjoys external measurements 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 Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S640 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S640 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.