Sony A6400 vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A6400 versus Sony W370, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was unveiled 9 years later than the W370 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A6400 matches up vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 features outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6400 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A6400 and the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and W370 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and W370.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6400 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A6400 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer A6400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.