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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Launched January 2019
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
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Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony A6400 versus Sony ZV-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The A6400 was released 5 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6400 grades versus the ZV-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony ZV-E1

 A6400 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Sony A6400

 ZV-E1 A6400 
ReleasedMarch 2023January 2019More recent by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony ZV-E1

 A6400 ZV-E1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A6400 has outer measurements 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-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 versus the ZV-E1.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and ZV-E1 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and ZV-E1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6400 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6400 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older A6400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography factors
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (483g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography information
76
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
72
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed