Sony A6400 vs Sony W230

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A6400 vs Sony W230, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6400 was released 10 years after the W230 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A6400 matches up against the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6400 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6400 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A6400 against the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and W230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6400 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6400 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A6400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.