Nikon S640 vs Pentax S1
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Let's look closer at the Nikon S640 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S640 was released 19 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S640 grades vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Pentax S1
| S640 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S640
| S1 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Pentax S1
| S640 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S640 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 features outer 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) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 versus the S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax S1 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S640 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-04 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $225 | $174 |