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Sony a6400

Sony a6400 Key Features:

  • Mirrorless Camera Type
  • 2019-02-01 Release Date
  • Gallery 24.2MP
  • Grid APS-C/H Sensor
  • Interchangeable Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 403 grams
  • Ideal for Vlogging
  • $899 MSRP
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Description

The Sony a6400's claim to fame is at the time of its release, it had the world's fastest auto focus at .02 seconds with real time autofocus and object tracking.

Compared to it's predecessor, the a6300, the a6400 also has an upgraded menu system and has less risk of overheating while shooting 4K video.

The a6400 can be used as a webcam when utilizing the Imaging Edge Webcam application.

Similar cameras to consider: Fujifilm X-T30 II or the Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9.

Pros:

  • The max continuous video record time is 13 hours instead of the common 29 minutes and 59. However, the camera might overheat and shut off before it reaches the 13 hour limit.
  • Real time autofocus tracking is a plus
  • Can use the touchscreen to reposition the focus point when using the viewfinder.

Cons:

  • Can't use touchscreen to interact with the menus
  • Not many dials for quick and direct camera setting controls
  • Rolling shutter can be bad in video
  • The a6400 only has a slower UHS-1 card slot so the camera may have slower buffering times.

Lens Specifications

Interchangeable Lens
Mount Type: E-mount

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Flip Up/Down
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: .ARW
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 11 fps
Min Shutter Speed:
Max Shutter Speed:
Bulb

Video

Max Video Resolution:
Max Movie Frame Rate: 120 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 780 mins.
File Format: AVCHD, XAVC S
Video Compression: H.264
Audio Format: Linear PCM, Dolby Digital

Exposure

Min ISO: 100
Max ISO: 102400
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:

AUTO (iAuto/Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M)), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection

Focus

Focus Modes AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, DMF
Human Eye/Face Detection
Animal Eye Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 425

425 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF)

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD
Width: 120 mm
Height: 66.9 mm
Depth: 59.7 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 403 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 410
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
External Microphone Jack
Built in Flash
HDMI Micro Connector Type D
Hot Shoe
Multi/Micro USB 2.0 Terminal
NFC
Wi-Fi

Special Features

Focus Peaking
 Tethering with Software
Digital Zoom: 8
Image Stabilization: Optical
Sensor Cleaning
Filters:

Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration

Scene Selection: Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti-Motion Blur

Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia