• 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 - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6400 advantages over Olympus SZ-16

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    26 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 227g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    7 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus SZ-16 advantages over Nikon S6400

  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

Olympus SZ-16
Nikon S6200
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Nikon S6200

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Nikon S6400
Olympus SZ-12
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Olympus SZ-12

Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-12
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Olympus SZ-12

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

Olympus SZ-16
Nikon S6300
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Nikon S6300

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Nikon S6400
Olympus SZ-15
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6400 vs Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-15
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Olympus SZ-15

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

Olympus SZ-16
Panasonic SZ8
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Panasonic SZ8

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