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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony A6400 versus Sony WX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The A6400 was revealed 8 years after the WX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A6400 matches up vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX10

 A6400 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2011More modern by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A6400

 WX10 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX10

 A6400 WX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6400 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6400 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A6400 compared to the WX10.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and WX10 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6400 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A6400 will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A6400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
76
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-15 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Launch pricing $898 $200