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Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S640 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 5 months prior to the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S640 grades vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony S2100

 S640 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon S640

 S2100 S640 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony S2100

 S640 S2100 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 comes with outer measurements 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 Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon S640 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S640 compared to the S2100.

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Sony S2100
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix S640Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 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 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 1 1
Retail price $225 $0