Nikon has unveiled the Nikon Coolpix S640, allegedly the “world’s fastest Coolpix”, which is claimed to deliver autofocus speeds comparable to the Nikon D40 dSLR. Other highlights include a 28-140mm equivalent Nikkor zoom lens featuring optical vibration reduction, a 12-megapixel sensor and a 2.7” LCD screen. The all-metal Nikon Coolpix S640 will be available in September 2009 for $249.95 MSRP.

Nikon Press Release

The COOLPIX S640 – the world’s fastest COOLPIX

As the fastest camera in the COOLPIX range, the COOLPIX S640* is ultra quick and easy to use, ensuring you never miss the moment you wanted to capture. With the fastest start up time in the compact camera industry, the COOLPIX S640 also offers Autofocus as fast as a D-SLR** helping users to capture sharp, clean images at speed. Whilst other compact cameras take longer to focus, the COOLPIX S640 ensures images are taken almost instantaneously, so you capture what you see. In addition, you are able to produce crisp images even in low light conditions, without having to use a flash thanks to its ISO range which can be set as high as 6400. With 12 megapixels, a wide angle 5x zoom NIKKOR lens and a 2.7 inch LCD, this camera is responsive and reliable as well as featuring unmatched speed in the compact camera market. This camera will be available in black and silver.

* Among compact cameras equipped with 28mm zoom lens and optical vibration reduction as of July 10, 2009 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation)
** Focus speed is comparable to Nikon D40

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