Nikon Coolpix S640

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    Highlights

    • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S640 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S640 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Sxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Sxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S810c
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    		April
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.70"
    1,229k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S800c
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    		February
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    819k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S100
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    		August
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    820k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2009    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S570
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    		August
    2009    		 12.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S230
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    		February
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 2,000 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S630
    Compare
    		February
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S620
    Compare
    		February
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    		February
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 2,000 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S810c vs Coolpix S800c vs Coolpix S100 vs Coolpix S640 vs Coolpix S570 vs Coolpix S230.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S640.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S640 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S640 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S640.

    Nikon S220
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Nikon S100
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S810c
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S800c
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S620
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Nikon S230
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    1/2.3-inch

    10 MP

    Nikon S630
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Nikon S570
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.0 MP

    Sigma DP2 Quattro
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    APS-C

    29 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S640 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S640 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 45 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S640's shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S640 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S640 has dimensions of 91 x 55 x 21 mm (3.58 x 2.17 x 0.83"). It weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    91 mm (3.58")

    55 mm (2.17")

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    21 mm (0.83")

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    Nikon Coolpix S640 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S640 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S640 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix S640 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix S640 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix S640 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

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    Nikon Coolpix S640 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S640 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S640 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix S640 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S640 and give score of 50 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

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    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 68 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S640 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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