Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony A6400 versus Sony WX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A6400 was released 8 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A6400 grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX5
A6400 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | July 2010 | Fresher by 104 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A6400
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX5
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6400 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Sony A6400 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A6400 vs the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and WX5 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and WX5.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6400 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6400 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A6400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-01-15 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $898 | $250 |