Nikon S6400 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S6400 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the S6400 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S6400 was introduced 3 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6400 matches up versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S6400 versus the RX100 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and RX100 IV is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S6400 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S6400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.