Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
Photography Glossary Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S640 was launched 7 months later than the 550WP and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S640 grades vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus 550WP
| S640 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S640
| 550WP | S640 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus 550WP
| S640 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S640 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S640 and the 550WP.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and 550WP.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S640 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S640 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also called | - | mju 550WP |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| External flash | ||
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $225 | $399 |