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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released June 2013
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S01 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S6400 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S6400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was introduced 11 months later than the S6400 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S01 matches up vs the S6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon S6400

 S01 S6400 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S01

 S6400 S01 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Nikon S6400

 S01 S6400 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S01 comes with exterior measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S01 and Nikon S6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S01 vs the S6400.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S01 and S6400 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and S6400.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S01 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S6400 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S01 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (96 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S01
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography features
Nikon S6400 Travel photography features
55
lighter than average in class (96 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
heavier than competition (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging information
Nikon S6400 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen capability
lighter than average in class (96g)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition (150g)
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S01Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96 gr (0.21 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 160 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - One
Cost at launch $170 $500