Kodak Touch vs Nikon S6400

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak Touch versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Touch (1/3") and S6400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Touch was manufactured 19 months prior to the S6400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Touch matches up vs the S6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Touch Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Touch features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Kodak Touch versus Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Touch against the S6400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Touch and S6400.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Touch due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S6400 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Touch will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.