Sony A6400 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.