Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S6400 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6400 was manufactured 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6400 scores against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony W310
S6400 | W310 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S6400
W310 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony W310
S6400 | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Nikon S6400 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S6400 and the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and W310.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S6400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 137g (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $500 | $150 |