Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S640 scores against the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. 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-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S640 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and TG-820 iHS is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S640 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.