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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(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
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 6 months after the TX66 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6400 grades versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony TX66

 S6400 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S6400

 TX66 S6400 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX66

 S6400 TX66 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 comes with 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) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6400 compared to the TX66.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and TX66.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (150g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
63
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 shots)
heavier than average in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery (250 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
33
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
36
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-22 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
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 All around 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
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $350