Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Launched September 2010

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6400 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6400 was unveiled 24 months later than the S80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6400 matches up versus the S80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S80
S6400 | S80 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Nikon S6400
S80 | S6400 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+359k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Nikon S80
S6400 | S80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6400 versus Nikon S80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6400 versus the S80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and S80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and S80.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2010-09-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 819 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 160 shots | 150 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $191 |