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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very comparable but the A6400 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was unveiled 8 months later than the RX100 VI which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A6400 grades vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony RX100 VI

 A6400 RX100 VI 
IntroducedJanuary 2019June 2018More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A6400

 RX100 VI A6400 
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony RX100 VI

 A6400 RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A6400 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A6400 compared to the RX100 VI.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and RX100 VI is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A6400 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6400 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher A6400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Street photography factors
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography features
76
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography features
87
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (301g)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
terrible battery (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
65
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
77
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-15 2018-06-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lbs) 301 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $898 $1,198