Nikon S640 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S640 and Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX10V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S640 scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S640 against the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.