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Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

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
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX400V
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Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A6400 and Sony HX300, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A6400 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6400 was launched 5 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the A6400 matches up versus the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony HX300

 A6400 HX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2013More recent by 72 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A6400

 HX300 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony HX300

 A6400 HX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 has outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6400 compared to the HX300.

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and HX300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and HX300.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6400 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A6400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX300 Sports photography highlights
76
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
87
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (623 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6400
Vlogging with Sony HX300
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (623g)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony HX300
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-15 2013-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 623 grams (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $898 $339