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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A6400 was launched 8 years after the TX100V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A6400 grades against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony TX100V

 A6400 TX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2011Newer by 98 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A6400

 TX100V A6400 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony TX100V

 A6400 TX100V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 offers outside dimensions 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A6400 and the TX100V.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and TX100V is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6400 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A6400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography features
Sony TX100V Sports photography features
76
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
65
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
43
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-01-15 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $898 $380