Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2019
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A6400 and Sony WX150, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6400 was introduced 6 years after the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A6400 scores against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX150
A6400 | WX150 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | February 2012 | Newer by 84 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A6400
WX150 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX150
A6400 | WX150 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Sony A6400 and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A6400 vs the WX150.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and WX150.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6400 will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A6400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-01-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
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 | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $898 | $300 |