Sony Alpha a6400
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha a6400, made by Sony, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 15, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Sony Alpha a6300, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Sony Alpha a6300
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 425 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included NP-FW50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 425 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 24.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.6 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1431.0 |
| DXO overall score | 83.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Jan. 15, 2019 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Sony |
| msrp | $748.00 |
| model | Sony Alpha a6400 |
| predecessor model | Sony A6300 |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Sony E |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 284 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 11.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 410 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 60mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 403 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 922 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 32000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 |
| Sensor size | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots |