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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10

Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony A6400 versus Sony QX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was unveiled 5 years after the QX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A6400 matches up versus the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony QX10

 A6400 QX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2019September 2013Newer by 66 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A6400

 QX10 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony QX10

 A6400 QX10 
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A6400 and the QX10.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and QX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and QX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6400 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A6400 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
87
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no mic socket
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2019-01-15 2013-09-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 922k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (0.89 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $898 $250