Nikon S640 vs Olympus XZ-10

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S640 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 4 years before the XZ-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S640 matches up against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S640 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S640 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S640 and the XZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and XZ-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S640 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.