• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6400 advantages over Nikon S9900

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    26 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 289g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon S9900 advantages over Nikon S6400

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    750 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S6200

Nikon S6400
Nikon S6200
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6200

Nikon S9900
Nikon S6200
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Nikon S6200

Compared to Nikon S6300

Nikon S6400
Nikon S6300
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6300

Nikon S9900
Nikon S6300
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Nikon S6300

Compared to Sony HX50V

Nikon S6400
Sony HX50V
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Sony HX50V

Nikon S9900
Sony HX50V
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX50V

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Nikon S6400
Panasonic SZ8
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic SZ8

Nikon S9900
Panasonic SZ8
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Sony HX80

Nikon S6400
Sony HX80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Sony HX80

Nikon S9900
Sony HX80
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX80

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