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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96 Imaging
43 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was announced 17 months earlier than the WX220 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6400 matches up versus the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony WX220

		

		

			
 S6400 WX220 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S6400

		

		

			
 WX220 S6400 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony WX220

		

		

			
 S6400 WX220 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6400 and the WX220.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and WX220.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S6400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S6400 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
63
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (150g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
44
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (150g)
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 210 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $198