Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony ZV-1
A6400 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A6400
ZV-1 | A6400 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | January 2019 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-1
A6400 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |