Nikon S640 vs Sony W610

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S640 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W610 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 scores against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 features outside measurements 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S640 and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 versus the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and W610.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W610 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S640 will be behind in sensor technology.