Sony Alpha a6400 Xvycc Standard (X.V.Colour When Connected Via Hdmi Cable) Compat 2019
The world's fastest 0.02-second autofocus with 425 phase-detection points and 11fps burst shooting delivers precise subject tracking for its 24.2MP APS-C sensor. Its fully tiltable LCD and in-camera slow/quick motion video creation, combined with a weather-sealed 403g body, suit run-and-gun content creation. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need snappy, dependable subject acquisition in fast-paced scenes.
About This Camera
The world's fastest 0.02-second autofocus with 425 phase-detection points and 11fps burst shooting delivers precise subject tracking for its 24.2MP APS-C sensor. Its fully tiltable LCD and in-camera slow/quick motion video creation, combined with a weather-sealed 403g body, suit run-and-gun content creation. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need snappy, dependable subject acquisition in fast-paced scenes.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
- Af points 425
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 403
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Exmor CMOS sensor |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| 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 |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | XAVC S, AVCHD |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 921600 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 360 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 micro-B |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6400 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 425 | 1053 | 315 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 20 | 40 | 75 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 403 | 579 | 609 | 721 | 820 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6400 | 85.4 | 73.4 | 90.3 | 74.7 | 66.1 | 86.1 | 89.8 | 84.1 | 85.1 | 13.6 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.5 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.6 | 64.8 | 89 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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