Pentax X-5 vs Sony A6400

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X-5 scores vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X-5 vs the A6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A6400 is 65 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A6400.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6400 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.