Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S640 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S640 matches up against the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| S640 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon S640
| TG-850 iHS | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| S640 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 has got outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S640 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S640 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2014-01-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1/2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $225 | $250 |
