• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S640 advantages over Sony DSC-S2100

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    110g vs 184g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony DSC-S2100 advantages over Nikon S640

  • Less expensive
    $119 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S570

Nikon S640
Nikon S570
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S640 vs Nikon S570

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon S570
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon S570

Compared to Nikon L22

Nikon S640
Nikon L22
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S640 vs Nikon L22

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon L22
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon L22

Compared to Nikon S5100

Nikon S640
Nikon S5100
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S640 vs Nikon S5100

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon S5100
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon S5100

Compared to Sony DSC-W530

Nikon S640
Sony DSC-W530
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S640 vs Sony DSC-W530

Sony DSC-S2100
Sony DSC-W530
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Sony DSC-W530

Compared to Nikon L24

Nikon S640
Nikon L24
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S640 vs Nikon L24

Sony DSC-S2100
Nikon L24
  • $80
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S2100 vs Nikon L24

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