If you’re after a camera that will cope with shooting a variety of subjects, Sony’s A6400 is an obvious choice, if you can learn to live with its less-than-perfect handling.

Fantastic AF tracking, Small size is great for travelling, Good range of accessories and lenses

Fiddly operation, Limited battery life, Viewfinder and screen using old technology

The new Sony Alpha A6400 is a camera with something of a split personality. On one hand it has the best AF system that Sony offers on any of their cameras, including the much more expensive full-frame models, but on the other it inherits the now dated design of the original A6000 model with its...

The compact size of the Sony Alpha A6400 makes it a great choice for travel compared to a larger full-frame camera. Image quality is impressive, with the camera delivering great image quality, with improved noise performance.

Compact size, Excellent Image Quality, Improved noise performance, Unlimited video recording, 11fps continuous shooting, Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth, MyMenu

16:9 aspect ratio screen reduces size of 4:3 images, Menu system is overly long, No in-camera raw editing, Handling could be improved

Sony’s latest APS-C mirrorless features some remarkable technology, but is let down by its out-dated body design.

Astonishingly capable subject-tracking autofocus, Excellent image quality in almost any shooting situation, High level of control customisation available, Relatively compact size and decent build quality

Out-dated body design is much less pleasant to use than its competitors, Control setup is poorly-configured out of the box, 16:9 LCD screen gives small display area for 3:2 stills, Minimal touchscreen functionality, No in-body image stabilisation

A handful of key issues prevent Sony’s small, fast shooter from being a resounding triumph

Lightning fast, super accurate autofocus, Small, lightweight body, Generally strong all-round image quality

Some awkward ergonomic choices, No in-body stabilisation, Very visible rolling shutter effect

: Sony's A6400 offers portability without sacrificing image quality or practicality

Excellent picture quality, Small and transportable, Great video quality

Battery life could be better, Image quality at high ISOs is lacking

The Sony A6400 is easily the best example of the highest-quality available on the market. It’s an extraordinary value for the money and is a great addition to the Sony A7-series because of its wonderful features.

Tilting LCD screen for vlogging, Built-in flash and limitless recording, Fast and responsive auto-focus system, Updated button for spontaneous control, Multiple video functions for any type of movie

External controls are limited, Battery is not very long-lasting, Menu system is not easy to maneuver

The Sony a6400 is a near-universally capable midrange camera that offers some of the best autofocus performance we've ever seen, backed up by solid image and video quality in most situations.

Family and social photography, fast action and sports, world travelers and anyone looking for the best autofocus bang-for-your-buck.

Those photographers seeking a more engaging or more fun shooting experience, those with larger hands and shooters that need consistently pleasing auto white balance in their JPEG shooting.

The Sony a6400 is a camera that straddles the line between consumer and enthusiast, delivering automatic operation for family snapshots with the image quality and speed aficionados love.

Compact build., 24MP APS-C image sensor., Quick, accurate autofocus., 11fps continuous drive., Large, sharp EVF., Selfie LCD., Built-in flash and hot shoe., 4K video without recording limit.

Omits in-body image stabilization., Flip-up screen not ideal for vloggers., Some operational frustrations., External charger not included., Only full-frame lenses are weather sealed., UHS-I card slot.

It’s great that Sony has put the work in on the autofocus system for the A6400. It’s something that can really help photographers of all levels. Real-time Tracking aside, it’s not quite as fast or as reliable as the AF system in the Sony A9, but it’s very good, especially for a camera that is set to...

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