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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S640 grades versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung WB350F

 S640 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Nikon S640

 WB350F S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB350F

 S640 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S640 and the WB350F.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and WB350F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung WB350F
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $225 $260