Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.