Nikon S640 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S640 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the S640 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S640 was released 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S640 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S640 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S640 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S640 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged S640 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.