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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W310
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony W310

 S6400 W310 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S6400

 W310 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony W310

 S6400 W310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
Portrait photography with Sony W310
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (150 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Sony W310
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
heavier than others (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Sony W310
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (150g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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