Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300
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![Sony Alpha a6400 front Sony Alpha a6400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6400/Sony-A6400-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300/Sony-WX300-front.jpg)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2019
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony A6400 and Sony WX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The A6400 was unveiled 5 years later than the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A6400 grades against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX300
A6400 | WX300 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 72 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A6400
WX300 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX300
A6400 | WX300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 enjoys external dimensions 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Sony A6400 and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A6400 versus the WX300.
![Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 size comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.
![Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and WX300.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6400 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6400 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A6400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-01-15 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $898 | $330 |