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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the A6400 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The A6400 was unveiled 16 months before the ZV-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A6400 grades against the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony ZV-1

 A6400 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A6400

 ZV-1 A6400 
RevealedMay 2020January 2019More recent by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-1

 A6400 ZV-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A6400 and the ZV-1.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and ZV-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6400 and ZV-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A6400 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6400 will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A6400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
76
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6400
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
81
lighter than average (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
86
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony ZV-1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-15 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 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
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $898 $750