Sony A6400 vs Sony HX300

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sony A6400 and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.