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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 12 months before the CX4 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S640 scores versus the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh CX4

 S640 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S640

 CX4 S640 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX4

 S640 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has got outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 compared to the CX4.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and CX4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S640 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix S640Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $225 $211