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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A6400 and Sony TX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A6400 was unveiled 9 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A6400 matches up versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony TX1

 A6400 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019August 2009Fresher by 115 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A6400

 TX1 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony TX1

 A6400 TX1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 provides external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6400 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A6400 and the TX1.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and TX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and TX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6400 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6400 will deliver more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A6400 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6400
Street photography with Sony TX1
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony TX1
76
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
87
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6400
Vlogging with Sony TX1
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-01-15 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403g (0.89 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $898 $350