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Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S640 scores against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S640 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S640

 Galaxy Camera S640 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S640 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has got exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S640 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $225 $450