Nikon S640 vs Olympus 9000

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S640 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 3 months later than the 9000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S640 grades vs the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 comes with physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S640 and the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and 9000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.