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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S640 and Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 17 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S640 grades vs the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S640 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S640

 SP-610UZ S640 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S640 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 provides outer dimensions 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 SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 340 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $225 $299