Nikon S640 vs Sony W730

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon S640 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S640 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers physical 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) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S640 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 against the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and W730.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W730 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.