The Nikon Coolpix S640 is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 5x zoom lens. The lens offers wide angle capabilities as do an increasing number of the current batch of digital cameras. Image stabilisation has been built into the lens unit. This helps to reduce the amount of blur that may affect a photo owing to unsteady hands.
Nikon are targeting the Coolpix S640 at anyone looking for a stylish pocket camera that is relatively easy to use. Nikon are claiming a fast start up time as well as low shutter delay times. This is always an attractive proposition.
The camera is available in four different colours. These are pink, white, red and silver. The design of the camera is quite simple and although there is noting that really makes it stand out from the crowd it looks good.
Images are composed on a 2.7 inch LCD screen. Nikon has also incorporated what it describes as its smart portrait system. As well as attempting to automatically remove any red eye in photos taken using flash it also uses a softer focus to give skin a smoother and more flattering look.
The Coolpix S640 captures standard definition movies. Power is supplied by a lithium ion battery.
Nikon Coolpix S640 Details
Style
Ultra Compact
Megapixels
12
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
28 - 140mm
Shutter Speed
Not supplied
Aperture
f/2.7 - 6.6
Sensitivity
ISO 100 - 6400
White Balance Settings
Not supplied
ExposureCompensation
Not supplied
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Not supplied
Flash Range
0m
Shooting Modes
Not supplied
Maximum Movie Resolution
640 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
2cms
Metering
Not supplied
ManualControls
No
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
Not supplied
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
55 x 91 x 20.5mm
Weight
110g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon Coolpix S640 Specification
