Nikon S640 vs Sony H20

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S640 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 3 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S640 scores vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has outer dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 and Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S640 versus the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S640 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.