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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S640 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S640 matches up against the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus SH-2

 S640 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S640

 SH-2 S640 
LaunchedMarch 2015August 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus SH-2

 S640 SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 versus Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S640 and the SH-2.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and SH-2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and SH-2.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
62
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
55
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.29 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail cost $225 $399