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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2019
Sony WX300
(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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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX300

 A6400 WX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2013More recent by 72 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A6400

 WX300 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX300

 A6400 WX300 
Display size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
76
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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