Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S640 was released 4 years prior to the VH-515 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S640 grades against the VH-515 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus VH-515
S640 | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S640
VH-515 | S640 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus VH-515
S640 | VH-515 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S640 versus the VH-515.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and VH-515.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus VH-515 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | TruePic III+ |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $225 | $648 |