Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S6400 was introduced 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6400 grades vs the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony W330
S6400 | W330 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S6400
W330 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony W330
S6400 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S6400 versus the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and W330.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6400 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $170 |