Sony Alpha a6400
Fujifilm X-S X-S20
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a6400
The Sony a6400 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, compact size, and impressive image quality, making it a strong choice for travel and vlogging. However, several users report reliability issues such as a flip screen malfunction and an incompatible battery error, along with the lack of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and a sometimes confusing menu system. While many find it a great value, especially with the kit lens, others feel the price is high for an older model and note that battery life is mediocre.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
- Compact and lightweight body
- Great image quality and sharpness
- Good value for the price
- 4K video with no recording limit
Cons
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Mediocre battery life
- Flip-up screen blocks hot shoe
- Confusing menu system
- Reliability issues (screen, battery errors)
Fujifilm X-S X-S20
The Fujifilm X-S20 is widely praised as a versatile hybrid camera that delivers stunning image quality, beautiful film simulations, and solid video performance in a compact, lightweight body. Users love the improved autofocus, excellent battery life, and intuitive controls, making it a great choice for both beginners and enthusiasts. However, some reviewers report overheating during extended use or in warm conditions, and a few note that autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes compared to Sony or Canon. Overall, the camera is seen as an outstanding value for its price point, especially for those who want great SOOC JPEGs and a fun shooting experience.
Pros
- Stunning image quality and colors
- Beautiful film simulations
- Excellent battery life
- Compact and lightweight body
- Improved autofocus performance
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- Autofocus can be unreliable in complex scenes
- No weather sealing
- Menu system can be complex for beginners
- App connectivity issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6400 | Fujifilm X-S X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 26.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 160 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.76 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | 750 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-A | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a6400
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong evf (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Fujifilm X-S X-S20
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a6400 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
