Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony TX1
A6400 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | August 2009 | Fresher by 115 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A6400
TX1 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony TX1
A6400 | TX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and TX1 is 83 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |