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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A6400 and Sony WX350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was unveiled 4 years after the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A6400 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX350

 A6400 WX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2014Newer by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A6400

 WX350 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX350

 A6400 WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 features 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) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A6400 against the WX350.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and WX350 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and WX350.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A6400 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A6400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony WX350
76
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6400
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-15 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $898 $270