Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor paired with Real-time Eye AF and 0.02-second autofocus acquisition across 425 phase-detection points delivers sharp 11fps bursts that keep moving subjects in focus. At just 359g with weather sealing and a tilting touchscreen, it remains highly portable while offering S-Log profiles for graded 4K video and built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. This camera is best for streamers and vloggers needing dependable face-tracking autofocus and 4K recording with color grading flexibility.
About This Camera
Stable, fast, versatile, and compact, the Alpha a6400 from 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. Bundle Includes: Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Manufacturer Accessories: NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh) AC Adapter ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras Micro-USB Cable Shoulder Strap Eyepiece Cup Accessory Shoe Cap Additional Accessories: SD 64GB Ultra UHS-I SDXC Memory Card - UHS-I / U1 / Class 10 , 120 MB/s 2x Extended Life Replacement Batteries AC/DC Rapid Travel Charger with EU & Car Adapters Water Resistant Backpack with Fully Padded, Adjustable Dividers for Customization Lightweight 50” Tripod Tabletop 6.5” “Pistol Grip” Tripod Digital Slave Flash with 3 Different Modes Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable (A-D) High Speed Memory Card Reader Trifold Memory Card Wallet 5PC Deluxe Maintenance Kit
- Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera
- World's fastest AF at 0.02 sec. with Real-time AF & object tracking
- Up to 11fps continuous shooting at 24.2MP RAW with AF/AE tracking
- Wide 425-phase/425-contrast detection AF points over 84% of sensor
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| AF Type | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focu |
| 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 | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 1.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 410 |
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 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 862 | 579 | 721 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6400 | 88.1 | 87.1 | 82 | 74.8 | 77.7 | 86 | 91.6 | 84.3 | 41.8 | 84.8 | 94.6 | 32.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.4 | 89.5 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.3 | 83.8 | 93 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 87.8 | 97.2 | 95.2 | 97.4 | 56.3 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 93.4 | 93 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 87.8 | 94.4 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.6 | 98.6 | 84.3 | 83.8 | 93 | 94.6 | 98.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.4 | 95.2 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.9 | 90.7 | 84.3 | 93.4 | 93 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.8 | 99.8 | 85 | 42.3 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 0 | 93 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
