Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless
Its 24.2MP APS-C sensor delivers oversampled 4K video from 6K data without pixel binning, paired with a 0.02-second AF system and 425 phase-detection points for precise subject tracking. The compact 354g body includes a 180-degree tiltable LCD screen and Real-time Eye AF, making it a versatile tool for hybrid shooters. This camera is best for photographers and videographers who need fast, reliable autofocus in a lightweight body for both stills and detailed 4K footage.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong sensor (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H X-H2S | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 45MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 493 | 425 | 779 | 5850 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 354 | 1160 | 579 | 658 | 589 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless | 87.7 | 86.5 | 13.5 | 79.6 | 68.1 | 90.4 | 46.4 | 86.9 | 63.2 | 77.8 | 90.9 | 35.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.6 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.1 | 69.9 | 97.6 | 86.9 | 97.7 | 95.7 | 94.6 | 88.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H X-H2S Compare | 89.8 | 96.6 | 94.9 | 89.4 | 77.3 | 96.3 | 98.1 | 99.1 | 63.2 | 95.7 | 94.6 | 95.4 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.6 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.6 | 54.5 | 92.1 | 99.4 | 92.4 | 95.7 | 94.6 | 88.5 |
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II Compare | 99.8 | 97.7 | 85.6 | 91.5 | 99.1 | 69.1 | 90.8 | 86.9 | 0 | 95.7 | 86 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.1 | 97.7 | 85.1 | 94.9 | 85.6 | 47.4 | 95.4 | 86.9 | 92.4 | 89.5 | 89 | 88.5 |
Usage Scores
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