Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was announced 13 months later than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6400 grades against the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6400 offers 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 Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6400 versus the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and TX10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S6400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.