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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Nikon S6400
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly close but the S02 (1/3") and S6400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S02 was revealed 13 months later than the S6400 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S02 matches up versus the S6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S6400

 S02 S6400 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S02

 S6400 S02 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S6400

 S02 S6400 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 has exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S02 versus the S6400.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and S6400 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and S6400.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S02 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S6400 will render greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger S02 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S02
Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
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resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography advice
Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography features
Nikon S6400 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography features
Nikon S6400 Travel photography features
59
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 160 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $177 $500