Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.