Nikon S640 vs Sony W690

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S640 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was revealed 3 years before the W690 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 grades against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 comes with outer 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) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S640 compared to the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and W690.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W690 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S640 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.