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Nikon S640 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S640 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was announced 3 years prior to the W650 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S640 grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony W650

 S640 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S640

 W650 S640 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony W650

 S640 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 and the W650.

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and W650.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S640
Street photography with Sony W650
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
62
lighter than others in class (130g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Sony W650
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S640Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $225 $140