Sony A6400 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony A6400 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the A6400 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was announced 5 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A6400 matches up against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 provides external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6400 vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A6400 against the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and HX50V is 83 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and HX50V.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6400 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger A6400 should have an advantage in sensor technology.