If you’re in the market for a new standalone camera, the Sony a6400 has a range of features that’ll make almost any photographer happy.

Great autofocus features , Selfie mode , Video and still shooting options

Some button and design layout issues , No built-in stabilization

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

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...

Excellent autofocus system, High continuous shooting speed, Good-quality viewfinder built-in, No in-body stabilisation, Limited touch-control, 3:2 stills look small on the 16:9 screen, Read: Sony A6400: price, release date and specs confirmed, Read more: Sony Animal Eye AF: how it works and why it...

No in-body stabilisation, Limited touch-control, 3:2 stills look small on the 16:9 screen, Read: Sony A6400: price, release date and specs confirmed, Read more: Sony Animal Eye AF: how it works and why it matters, Read: Which Sony A7 camera?

Get the Sony A6400 mirrorless camera if you want speedy performance and good image quality in a relatively small package but don't mind a few shortcomings like limited touch-screen capabilities.

Good image quality, Full array of features, 4K video, Touch focus, Excellent performance, USB charging

Limited touch-screen capabilities, LCD not fully articulated, No in-body stabilization, Dense menu system, No external charger included

“Artificial Intelligence gives the A6400 a huge leap forward in autofocus performance.”