Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony TX55
S6400 | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S6400
TX55 | S6400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX55
S6400 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $500 | $350 |