Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX100V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6400 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was revealed 20 months later than the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6400 matches up against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6400 vs the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and TX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S6400 should have an edge in sensor tech.