Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Launched May 2023
- Succeeded the Sony ZV-1

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the A6400 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

The A6400 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A6400 matches up versus the ZV-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6400 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony ZV-1 II
A6400 | ZV-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sony A6400
ZV-1 II | A6400 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2019 | More recent by 53 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-1 II
A6400 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 offers exterior 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 ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 vs the ZV-1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and ZV-1 II is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and ZV-1 II.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6400 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A6400 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal 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 II Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-01-15 | 2023-05-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/100 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 gr (0.89 lbs) | 292 gr (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $898 | $899 |