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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony A6400 and Sony WX80, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A6400 was announced 6 years after the WX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A6400 scores against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony WX80

 A6400 WX80 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 74 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A6400

 WX80 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony WX80

 A6400 WX80 

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A6400 has got external 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6400 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A6400 and the WX80.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and WX80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A6400 and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6400 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6400 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A6400 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony WX80
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
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 WX80 as a Travel photography camera
87
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (124g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6400
Vlogging with Sony WX80
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony A6400 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 403 gr (0.89 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $898 $276