Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony QX30
A6400 | QX30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | September 2014 | Newer by 54 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A6400
QX30 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony QX30
A6400 | QX30 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |