Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
Sony
65 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Sony a6400 is widely praised as a compact, feature-packed travel and vlogging camera that outperforms many full-frame alternatives in portability. Users love its ease of use, excellent bundle options (especially with a gimbal), and responsive seller support. Minor drawbacks include a somewhat flimsy rear screen design, mediocre battery life, and some bundle accessories being low quality. Overall, it's a highly recommended budget-friendly entry into photography and video.
Pros
- Compact and portable design
- Excellent for travel and vlogging
- Great bundle options with gimbal
- Easy to use
- Responsive seller support
Cons
- Flimsy rear screen design
- Mediocre battery life
- Some bundle accessories are low quality
- Screen blocked when flipped up for vlogging
Portability 2
Bundle value 3
Customer service 3
Screen design 2
Battery life 1
Accessory quality 1
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless | Leica SL SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | Maestro III |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection: 225 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | MOV, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.