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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S640 scores against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus TG-4

 S640 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S640

 TG-4 S640 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2009More recent by 69 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-4

 S640 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S640 against the TG-4.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and TG-4.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
62
lighter than average (130g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $225 $379