Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 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
- Released August 2012
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony W530
S6400 | W530 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S6400
W530 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony W530
S6400 | W530 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 |