Nikon S6400 vs Sony T99

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6400 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 2 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6400 grades against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6400 and the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and T99.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6400 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S6400 provides an advantage in sensor tech.