Sony Alpha 6400
Real-time Eye AF and 425-point phase-detection autofocus, inherited from Sony’s a9, achieve 0.02-second acquisition, while the BIONZ X processor oversamples 6K footage into detailed 4K video. The 403g body includes a 180-degree tilting touchscreen and a bundled 16-50mm power zoom, creating a self-contained kit with accessories like a tripod, flash, and memory card. This camera suits vloggers and hybrid shooters who prioritize fast, reliable subject tracking and high-quality 4K in a compact, travel-ready setup.
About This Camera
Stable, fast, versatile, and compact, the Alpha a6400 from Sony is an APS-C-format mirrorless camera that adopts many of the features normally reserved for their full-frame lineup. This includes an autofocus acquisition of 0.02 seconds, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities, high-speed shooting up to 11 fps and silent shooting up to 8 fps, both with AF/AE tracking, an upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine, an LCD touchscreen that tilts 180° up and 74° down, UHD 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, internal recording for time-lapse videos, and more.Manufacturer’s Included Items Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital CameraSony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS LensSony ALC-F405S 40.5mm Front Lens CapSony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh)Sony AC AdapterSony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount CamerasMicro-USB CableShoulder StrapEyepiece CupAccessory Shoe CapBundle Included Items 64GB Transcend High Speed Class 10 SD Memory Card50 Inch TripodCamera Gadget Bag40.5mm Ultra Violet (UV) Filter40.5mm Tulip HoodTravel ChargerSlave FlashWrist GripGripster TripodPhoto Editing Software PackLens Dust BlowerLens Brush PenMemory Card WalletCamera Maintenance KitAl’s Variety Lens Cleaning Cloth1 Year Seller Supplied Warranty
- This Al’s Variety Camera Bundle Includes Transcend 64GB Class 10 SD Memory Card, 40.5mm UV Filter, 40.5mm Tulip Hood, Tripod, Camera Gadget Bag Case, Tripod, Gripster tripod, Wrist Grip, Video/Photo Editing Software Pack , Slave Flash, Camera Starter Kit + 1 Year Seller Supplied Warranty , And Includes :
- Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body (International Version)-24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor, Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking, XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF, 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° TiltingTouchscreen, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) movie recording with full pixel readout, WiFi, Bluetooth , NFC
- Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens - E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format - 24-75mm (35mm Equivalent) - Aperture Range: f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-36 - One ED Element; Four Aspherical Elements - Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization - Power Zoom Mechanism - Retractable Design; Internal Focus - Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8" - Seven-Blade Circular Diaphragm
- The autofocus system on the a6400 inherits many technologies from Sony's line-up of full-frame cameras, including the a9, a7R III, and a7 III models. The a6400 features 425 phase-detection AF points and 425 contrast-detection AF points that are placed densely over the entire image area
- Internal 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning to collect about 2.4x the amount of data required for 4K movies, and then oversamples it to produce high quality 4K footage with detail and depth. Focusing during movie shooting is fast and stable thanks to upgraded Fast Hybrid AF technology
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong video (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong af (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average build (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile) 32th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | aps-c |
| Size | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha 6400 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 403 | 579 | 609 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha 6400 | 67.6 | 36.1 | 17.6 | 29.1 | 77.6 | 85.9 | 44.9 | 56.5 | 18.3 | 42.7 | 32.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 88 | 97.4 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 56.1 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.9 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 25.8 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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