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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S6400 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was unveiled 20 months later than the WX9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6400 grades versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Sony WX9

 S6400 WX9 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S6400

 WX9 S6400 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Sony WX9

 S6400 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6400 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S6400 vs the WX9.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger S6400 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (150g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6400
Travel photography with Sony WX9
63
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (160 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (150g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S6400 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $188