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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Olympus SH-21 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SH-21 ×
Nikon Coolpix S6400 ×
General
ModelOlympus SH-21Nikon Coolpix S6400
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSH-21S6400
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10595
Width (mm)3127
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)184150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1.610
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical and 2 ED elementsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 8 elements in 8 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 300.0025.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 54.00
Zoom ratio (x)12.512
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.15 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking, Touch targetContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (125-1600), Fixed Range Auto (125-400, 125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto exposure mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/4000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesESP light metering, Spot metering256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Self-portrait, SunsetBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Copy, Draw, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: 0.1 - 6.7 m (Wide); 0.9 - 3.4 m (Tele)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.2m (1ft. 8 in. to 20 ft.) [T]: 1.2 to 2.9m (4 ft. to 9 ft. 6 in.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5978
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video outpu)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.610
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)157
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-160
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary EN-EL19
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movie, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight AdjustmentOptical image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD movies, 3D photos, 10fps full-resolution burst mode (7 frames)



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