Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony TX66
| S6400 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
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
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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Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (150g)
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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Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
Sony TX66 Sports photography details
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
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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Nikon S6400 Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
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)
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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Nikon S6400 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
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
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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Nikon S6400 Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
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)
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
Photography Glossary
Nikon S6400 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony 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 |