Nikon S640 vs Samsung NX30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S640 versus Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the S640 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The S640 was introduced 5 years earlier than the NX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S640 matches up against the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has physical measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S640 vs the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and NX30.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S640 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.