Clicky

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A6400 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The A6400 was announced 4 years before the FX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A6400 grades vs the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony FX30

 A6400 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony A6400

 FX30 A6400 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2019Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k922kSharper screen (+1438k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony FX30

 A6400 FX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6400 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6400 and Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A6400 versus the FX30.

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and FX30 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and FX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony FX30 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A6400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography info
Sony FX30 Street photography info
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others (646g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
76
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6400
Travel photography with Sony FX30
87
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
74
great battery pack (570 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (646g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX30 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (570 shots)
2 card slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6400
Vlogging with Sony FX30
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than others (646g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sony A6400 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony FX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-15 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 32000 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 pictures 570 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $898 $1,800