Sony a6400 ILCE6400B Black

Great autofocus and 4K video trapped in a dated, unstabilized body. Buy it only if the price is too low to ignore, otherwise run to a Fujifilm or Canon.

What surprised us most is how well that ancient 24.2MP sensor still performs. It's not chart-topping, landing in the 46th percentile in our database, but the image quality is solid and the 4K video, with its full pixel readout, looks sharp and clean. The real star, though, is the autofocus. Sony's Eye AF is sticky and reliable, even if its 62nd percentile ranking shows the competition has caught up. The biggest letdown is the complete lack of stabilization. Shooting handheld video without a stabilized lens is a shaky mess, and that 31st percentile ranking is generous.

The a6400 is in a tough spot. The Fujifilm X-H2 absolutely destroys it on sensor quality and video features, and it has in-body stabilization. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is in a different league for low light and burst shooting. Even the Nikon Z5 II offers a stabilized full-frame sensor for not much more than a mid-range a6400 kit. The only reason to pick the Sony is if you find it dirt cheap and you're already invested in Sony's lens system. Otherwise, the competition has left it in the dust.

The value proposition here is completely broken. We're seeing prices from $948 all the way up to an insane $227,466. If you find it for under a grand, it's a solid deal for a capable hybrid camera. At anything over $1,200, you're getting fleeced. The best deal in our data is from Best Buy, so start there. Just don't pay a penny more than you have to.

The Sony a6400 is a weird camera in 2025. It's got a genuinely great autofocus system and a sensor that still holds up for photos, but it's wrapped in a body that feels stuck in the past. No in-body stabilization, a mediocre EVF, and a confusing price spread that ranges from a bargain to 'are you kidding me?' make this a tough call. The one thing to know is this: if you can snag it at the low end of its price range, it's a killer starter camera for video and stills. If you're paying anywhere near the high end, put the money down and walk away.

If you're looking for a modern hybrid camera with great in-body stabilization for handheld video, this isn't it. Go get a Fujifilm X-S20 or a used Panasonic GH6 instead. They'll make your life a lot easier and your footage a lot smoother.

The Sony a6400 is a good camera that's been lapped by the competition. Its autofocus and video quality are its saving graces, but the lack of stabilization, poor EVF, and weak battery make it feel dated. Only buy it if you find a screaming deal under $1,000 and you don't mind carrying extra batteries. For everyone else, there are simply better, more modern options for the money.