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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S230 versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S6400 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S230 scores against the S6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Nikon S6400

 S230 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S230

 S6400 S230 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Nikon S6400

 S230 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S230 has got exterior measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S230 against the S6400.

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and S6400.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S230
Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography advice
Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
heavier than average (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S230
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S230
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (150g)
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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S230Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 160 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $500