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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6400 versus Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was brought out 7 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6400 matches up against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony WX70

 S6400 WX70 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S6400

 WX70 S6400 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony WX70

 S6400 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 offers physical measurements 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6400 versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6400 and the WX70.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and WX70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S6400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Sony WX70
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $242