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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S640 scores vs the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S640 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S640

 TG-1 iHS S640 
RevealedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S640 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 comes with physical measurements 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-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S640 against the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
good battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $225 $399