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Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 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
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S640 and Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S640 scores against the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Pentax RZ18

 S640 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon S640

 RZ18 S640 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Pentax RZ18

 S640 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S640 enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S640 compared to the RZ18.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and RZ18.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S640 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (178g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others in class (130g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (178g)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Pentax RZ18
 Nikon Coolpix S640Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Pentax Optio RZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $210