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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S6400 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S6400 was launched 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6400 matches up vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony TX1

 S6400 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S6400

 TX1 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX1

 S6400 TX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S6400 against the TX1.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S6400 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S6400 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer S6400 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (150g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (160 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (150g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Sony TX1
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $350