Nikon S640 vs Sony W800
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Nikon S640 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S640 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S640 was released 5 years before the W800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S640 matches up against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony W800
| S640 | W800 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S640
| W800 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony W800
| S640 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon S640 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Nikon S640 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S640 versus the W800.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and W800.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon S640 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $225 | $90 |
