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Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019

Real-Time Eye AF for humans and animals, driven by a 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor, tracks across 425 phase-detection points at 11 fps bursts. Its weather-sealed, 360g body pairs a 180-degree tilting touchscreen with a sharp 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, offering flexible composition in a compact package. This camera suits sport and wildlife photographers needing rapid autofocus, and beginners upgrading from a smartphone who want a portable, capable mirrorless system.

★★★★★ 4.5 (200)
type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
af points 425
burst fps 11
Video 4K @30fps
ibis false
weather sealed true
weight g 359
Sony Alpha a6400 Black 2019 camera
79 Overall Score
Price $712
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Also available at:
Best Buy Black $805 Best Buy Black $848 Best Buy Black $850
Also available open box & refurbished:
Refurbished $713 Amazon Used $712 B&H Photo Used $729 B&H Photo Used $729 B&H Photo
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About This Camera

Real-Time Eye AF for humans and animals, driven by a 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor, tracks across 425 phase-detection points at 11 fps bursts. Its weather-sealed, 360g body pairs a 180-degree tilting touchscreen with a sharp 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, offering flexible composition in a compact package. This camera suits sport and wildlife photographers needing rapid autofocus, and beginners upgrading from a smartphone who want a portable, capable mirrorless system.

  • Type mirrorless
  • Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
  • Af points 425
  • Burst fps 11
  • Video 4K @30fps
  • Weather sealed
  • Weight g 359

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 88.1
EVF 87.1
Build 90
Burst 74.7
Video 66.1
Sensor 86
Battery 89.8
Display 69.7
Connectivity 85.2
Social Proof 85.1
Stabilization 32.5

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 Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425
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 XAVC S, AVCHD

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 2359296

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs
Battery Life 360

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
USB Sony Multi/Micro-USB
HDMI Micro-HDMI
Hot Shoe Yes

Value & Pricing

B&H Photo Used $712 Best Price Amazon Refurbished $713 B&H Photo Used $729 B&H Photo Used $729 B&H Photo Used $746 Amazon $770 Best Buy Open Box $805 Best Buy Open Box $816 Best Buy Open Box $826 Amazon Kit $848 Best Buy $848 Adorama $848 Best Buy $850 Best Buy $900 B&H Photo Used $922 B&H Photo Kit $948 Best Buy $1,049 Amazon $1,098 B&H Photo $1,098 Adorama $1,098 B&H Photo Kit $1,198 B&H Photo Kit $1,498 Best Buy Kit $1,529

Price History

New Refurbished
$600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400 $1,600 $1,800 May 1May 8May 15May 22May 28Jun 8 $948

vs Competition

Spec Sony Alpha a6400 Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Nikon Z5 II Z5 II 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 24.2MP full-frame 24.2MP full-frame 24.5MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 425 425 1053 779 273 1053
Burst FPS 11 20 12 30 30 60
Video 4K @30fps 8K @60fps 4K @60fps 6K @60fps 4K @60fps 4K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 359 579 590 740 620 499
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Sony Alpha a6400 88.187.19074.766.18689.869.785.285.132.5
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.589.385.499.997.196.984.193.194.793.4
Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare 98.588.194.188.484.149.198.684.193.194.798
Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare 97.388.597.49193.549.190.384.193.194.784.7
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare 82.789.79588.585.253.690.784.193.194.784.7
OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.599.688.498.184.141.294.284.177.194.799.5

Usage Scores

Overall (78.6)Video (66)Travel (83.9)Youtube (72.6)Beginner (80.8)Vlogging (70)Streaming (75.6)Photography (67.6)Wedding Events (67.3)Sports Wildlife (81.5)Product Photography (70)

Other Configurations12

Alpha a6400Black$829Alpha a6400$830Alpha a6400Black$835Alpha a6400Xvycc Standard (X.V.Colour When Connected Via Hdmi Cable) Compat$848Alpha a6400Xvycc Standard (X.V.Colour When Connected Via Hdmi Cable) Compat$850Alpha a6400$909Alpha a6400Black$950Alpha a6400Black$983Alpha a6400Black$1,090
Show all 12 configurations
Alpha a6400Black$1,280Alpha a6400Black$1,300Alpha a6400Black$1,348

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