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Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A6400 and Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A6400 was brought out 9 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A6400 grades vs the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony HX1

 A6400 HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2009Newer by 119 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A6400

 HX1 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony HX1

 A6400 HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6400 and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A6400 compared to the HX1.

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and HX1 is 83 and 67 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and HX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6400 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer A6400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography features
Sony HX1 Street photography features
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography advice
Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
48
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (544 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6400
Vlogging with Sony HX1
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
22
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (544g)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-15 2009-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.20 m
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $898 $47,999