Nikon S640 vs Sony S2000
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Nikon S640 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S640 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S640 was launched 5 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S640 scores vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony S2000
| S640 | S2000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S640
| S2000 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony S2000
| S640 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 against the S2000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and S2000.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S640 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Nikon S640 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $225 | $225 |
