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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
36

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S640 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 7 months after the SP-590 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S640 matches up against the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S640 SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon S640

 SP-590 UZ S640 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 S640 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 provides 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) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S640 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S640 against the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and SP-590 UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S640 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $225 $249