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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S6400 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was revealed 20 months after the W530 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6400 scores versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony W530

 S6400 W530 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S6400

 W530 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony W530

 S6400 W530 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6400 and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S6400 compared to the W530.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and W530.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S6400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (150g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
heavier than competition (150 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-22 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $269