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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-320 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S640 scores versus the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-320

 S640 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S640

 TG-320 S640 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-320

 S640 TG-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 comes with exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S640 against the TG-320.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TG-320.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $225 $0