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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the A6400 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A6400 was launched 5 years after the QX100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A6400 grades against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony QX100

 A6400 QX100 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2013More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A6400

 QX100 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony QX100

 A6400 QX100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 versus the QX100.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and QX100 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and QX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6400 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6400 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer A6400 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX100 Portrait photography highlights
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
Sony QX100 Sports photography factors
76
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography details
Sony QX100 Travel photography details
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not available
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
38
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony QX100
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Introduced 2019-01-15 2013-09-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" -
Resolution of screen 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $898 $268