Nikon S6400 vs Sony W810

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6400 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was brought out 16 months prior to the W810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6400 grades vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6400 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S6400 vs the W810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and W810.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S6400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.