Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the A6400 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was released 7 months after the RX100 VA and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A6400 scores versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A6400 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and RX100 VA is 83 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6400 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6400 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A6400 will have an advantage in sensor tech.