Nikon S640 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon S640 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary Nikon S640 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S640 and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S640 was launched 5 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S640 matches up against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Sony WX350
| S640 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S640
| WX350 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Sony WX350
| S640 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S640 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S640 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S640 compared to the WX350.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and WX350.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S640 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-04 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $225 | $270 |
