Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A6400
QX1 | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony QX1
A6400 | QX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | September 2014 | Newer by 53 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A6400
QX1 | A6400 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Sony QX1 and Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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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 |