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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was launched 6 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6400 scores vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony TX20

 S6400 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S6400

 TX20 S6400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX20

 S6400 TX20 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6400 versus the TX20.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and TX20.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6400
Street photography with Sony TX20
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (150 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
heavier than competition (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (160 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (250 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Sony TX20
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (150g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $330