Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S640 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S640 scores versus the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has got physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S640 and the SP-820UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.