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Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S640 was launched 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S640 scores vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony TF1

 S640 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S640

 TF1 S640 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony TF1

 S640 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S640 versus the TF1.

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TF1.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Sony TF1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S640Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $266