Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched August 2012

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon A100 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A100 was manufactured 3 years after the S6400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A100 scores vs the S6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S6400
A100 | S6400 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon A100
S6400 | A100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S6400
A100 | S6400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Nikon A100 versus Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A100 compared to the S6400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and S6400.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-14 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.1 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 160 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $162 | $500 |