Sony Alpha a6400 2019
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor achieve 0.02-second autofocus acquisition with 425 phase-detection points covering 84% of the frame, plus real-time Eye AF for humans and animals. It records 4K video with full pixel readout and no binning, and the 180-degree tiltable touchscreen simplifies self-recording. This camera is best for vloggers and product photographers who need fast tracking and sharp 4K footage in a compact body without in-body stabilization.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and BIONZ X processor achieve 0.02-second autofocus acquisition with 425 phase-detection points covering 84% of the frame, plus real-time Eye AF for humans and animals. It records 4K video with full pixel readout and no binning, and the 180-degree tiltable touchscreen simplifies self-recording. This camera is best for vloggers and product photographers who need fast tracking and sharp 4K footage in a compact body without in-body stabilization.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
- Af points 425
- Burst fps 11
- Video 4K
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 425 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | Micro USB |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony Alpha a6400 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | 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 | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 425 | 1053 | 425 | 315 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 11 | 40 | 20 | 75 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 579 | 721 | 620 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Alpha a6400 | 85.4 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 74.7 | 58.2 | 86.1 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 64.1 | 67.1 | 76.4 | 32.5 |
| 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 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 84.1 | 93 | 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 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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