Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was launched 14 months later than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6400 matches up versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6400 and the TX55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and TX55.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S6400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.