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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 24 months prior to the TG-810 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S640 scores against the TG-810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-810

 S640 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S640

 TG-810 S640 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-810

 S640 TG-810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 enjoys physical 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-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S640 vs the TG-810.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TG-810.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S640
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $225 $428