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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(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
Olympus VH-515
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus VH-515

 S640 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S640

 VH-515 S640 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus VH-515

 S640 VH-515 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

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

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
has focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging information
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus VH-515
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