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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX1R
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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A6400 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6400 was introduced 3 years after the RX1R II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A6400 scores versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony RX1R II

 A6400 RX1R II 
ReleasedJanuary 2019October 2015Newer by 40 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A6400

 RX1R II A6400 
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony RX1R II

 A6400 RX1R II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A6400 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A6400 and the RX1R II.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and RX1R II is 83 and 78 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A6400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography advice
Sony RX1R II Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
76
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
63
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
87
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
59
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
heavier than average (507 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
68
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (507 grams)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-15 2015-10-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing range - 14cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 97
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.9
DXO Low light rating 1431 3204
Other
Battery life 410 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $898 $3,300