Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh CX4
S640 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S640
CX4 | S640 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX4
S640 | CX4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |