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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S640 versus Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB750 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S640 scores against the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung WB750

 S640 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon S640

 WB750 S640 
RevealedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung WB750

 S640 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 compared to the WB750.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and WB750 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and WB750.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (130g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
MP count good (13MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $225 $339