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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony RX100 VA

 A6400 RX100 VA 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2018More modern by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A6400

 RX100 VA A6400 
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony RX100 VA

 A6400 RX100 VA 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography info
76
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
87
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
76
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-15 2018-07-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
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 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $898 $998