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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony QX1 and Sony A6400, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The QX1 was unveiled 5 years before the A6400 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the QX1 matches up versus the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A6400

 QX1 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony QX1

 A6400 QX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019September 2014Newer by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A6400

 QX1 A6400 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 offers exterior measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 compared to the A6400.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and A6400.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6400 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged QX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony A6400
66
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (216g)
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX1
Sports photography with Sony A6400
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX1
Travel photography with Sony A6400
71
great battery life (440 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than average (216g)
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony A6400
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Lens-style Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-03 2019-01-15
Physical type Lens-style Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $898