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Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 10 months prior to the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S640 matches up versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S640 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S640

 HZ35W S640 
ReleasedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung HZ35W

 S640 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 enjoys physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S640 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-06-16
Body design 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $225 $300