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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the A6400 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6400 was launched 4 years after the QX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A6400 matches up against the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony QX30

 A6400 QX30 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2014Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A6400

 QX30 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony QX30

 A6400 QX30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A6400 vs the QX30.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and QX30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and QX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6400 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A6400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6400
Street photography with Sony QX30
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony QX30
76
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography info
Sony QX30 Travel photography info
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
65
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2019-01-15 2014-09-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $898 $348