Nikon S640 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Let's look closer at the Nikon S640 and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 5 months earlier than the Tough-3000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S640 scores vs the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S640 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S640 versus the Tough-3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and Tough-3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.