Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the A6400 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was brought out 2 years after the RX100 V which is quite a big difference as far as 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 RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A6400 grades against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A6400 versus the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and RX100 V is 83 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A6400 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A6400 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.