Sony A6300 vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A6300 and Sony HX400V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly close but the A6300 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6300 was manufactured 2 years after the HX400V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the A6300 grades against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6300 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A6300 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6300 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A6300 vs the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and HX400V is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and HX400V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6300 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6300 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A6300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.