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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(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
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX150

 A6400 WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2012Newer by 84 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony A6400

 WX150 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX150

 A6400 WX150 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
38
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography details
Sony WX150 Sports photography details
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
87
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony WX150
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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