Nikon S640 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S640 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX20V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S640 matches up against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 provides external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S640 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 vs the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and HX20V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be behind in sensor tech.