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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S6400 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was revealed 2 years after the W320 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6400 scores vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony W320

 S6400 W320 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S6400

 W320 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony W320

 S6400 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 has got 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6400 versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6400 compared to the W320.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and W320.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6400 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S6400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (150g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (150g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $269