Nikon Coolpix S6400

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		February
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6300
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    		February
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    		August
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    		February
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		February
    2010    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S6900 vs Coolpix S6500 vs Coolpix S6400 vs Coolpix S6300 vs Coolpix S6200 vs Coolpix S6100.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S6400.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6400.

    Nikon S6200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6500
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon S6300
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6900
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6000
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Nikon S6100
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Panasonic ZS40
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 160 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S6400's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 has dimensions of 95 x 58 x 27 mm (3.74 x 2.28 x 1.06"). It weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    95 mm (3.74")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    58 mm (2.28")

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    27 mm (1.06")

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    Nikon Coolpix S6400 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S6400 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S6400 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S6400 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S6400 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S6400 and give score of 62 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 66 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    71

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 71 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S6400 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots


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