Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-810
S640 | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S640
TG-810 | S640 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-810
S640 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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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 |