Sony Alpha a6400 Xvycc Standard (X.V.Colour When Connected Via Hdmi Cable) Compat 2019
Its 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 425-point phase-detection AF deliver a 0.02-second acquisition speed, making the 11fps burst shooting exceptionally reliable for fast action. The 180-degree tiltable touchscreen and internal 4K recording with no post-processing slow-motion provide a compact, weather-sealed body ideal for hybrid creators. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need a lightweight, responsive setup with real-time tracking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 107 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 |
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)2 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 360 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6400 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 1053 | 315 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 12 | 75 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 358 | 579 | 590 | 721 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6400 | 88.1 | 87.1 | 89.9 | 74.4 | 78.5 | 86.1 | 89.8 | 68.9 | 85.4 | 92.4 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 98 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.6 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 99.2 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 94.5 | 97.2 | 81.8 | 94.4 | 83.5 | 65 | 94.3 | 83.6 | 83.4 | 77.7 | 84.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 5 offers From $663
B&H Photo 3 offers From $998
Amazon 2 offers From $1,298
Newegg 1 offers From $1,298
Adorama 2 offers From $1,498
Price History
Usage Scores
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