Nikon S640 vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S640 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 11 months before the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S640 grades against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S640 versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and WX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S640 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.