Nikon S640 with Olympus XZ-1 Comparison

Nikon S640 and Olympus XZ-1 Main Features

  • August, 2009
  • January, 2011
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 10 MP 1/1.63 CCD Sensor
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F2.7-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 91 x 55 x 21 mm, 130g.
  • 111 x 65 x 42 mm, 275g.
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Nikon S640 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
28
Value for money score
51
Portability score
99
Overall score
33

Olympus XZ-1 Scores


Imaging score
40
Features score
59
Value for money score
71
Portability score
93
Overall score
56

Olympus XZ-1 with Nikon Coolpix S640 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S640 with Olympus XZ-1. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S640 was released in 2009, and Olympus XZ-1 in 2011. XZ-1 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S640 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S640 is greater than that of XZ-1. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Olympus XZ-1 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
XZ-1 has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the Coolpix S640 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix S640 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S640 XZ-1
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Coolpix S640 XZ-1
Announced August, 2009 January, 2011
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 2 1
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 614k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 8.60
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/1.63
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 7.85 x 5.89 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 46.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2752
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 320 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Physical
Weight 130 g 275 g
Physical Dimensions 91 x 55 x 21 mm 111 x 65 x 42 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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