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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 17 months prior to the TG-610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S640 grades against the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-610

 S640 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S640

 TG-610 S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-610

 S640 TG-610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 features exterior dimensions 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-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 compared to the TG-610.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and TG-610.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S640 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $225 $223