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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A6400 was introduced 7 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A6400 grades versus the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony TX10

 A6400 TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2011More recent by 91 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A6400

 TX10 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony TX10

 A6400 TX10 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6400 compared to the TX10.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and TX10 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and TX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6400 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A6400 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A6400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
76
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6400
Vlogging with Sony TX10
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony TX10
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-01-15 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash options Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $898 $309