Sony Alpha A6400
Sony's Alpha a6400 is not a full-frame camera but it has plenty of features you'd associate with one. This makes this APS-C-format mirrorless camera a great choice if you’re serious about photography, but shopping within a set budget.
Full-frame autofocus
The autofocus system has the same technology as Sony's full-frame models, such as the renowned a9. 425 phase-detection AF points, and 425 contrast-detection AF points, cover around 84% of the image area. This combines with a BIONZ X image processing engine that lets you attain focus in just 0.02 seconds.
Indelible images
The BIONZ X processor plus a 24.2MP APS-C image sensor equals enhanced image quality and colour reproduction. Yet again, the Alpha a6400 has full-frame capability in this department, with image processing algorithms suppressing noise and preserving image resolution.
4K Movie Recording
The Alpha a6400 is fantastic for movie-making. The 4K UHD recording process results in high-quality 4K video footage with sharp detail and excellent depth. Vloggers like the camera for this very reason.
Shoot it your way
Shoot with greater freedom, thanks to features like the 180° 3.0" LCD tiltable flip screen with 921,600 dots of resolution; this allows for effective framing of selfie-style shooting for still and video capture.
A look at the lens
The lens is one of the most important features in any camera, and it's a standout in this model. The E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens spans the wide-angle to medium telephoto range, and is partnered with a 27-202.5mm equivalent zoom and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization feature, which vastly reduces camera shake during handheld shooting.
A newer model Sony Alpha A6500 was released in October 2016.
$1,077.00 - $1,799.00
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Before I go any further, I want to let you know that I am a complete beginner. All my current knowledge comes from 1 month of heavy researching camera reviews, etc. So if you are interested in a newbie's perspective, here you have it: I initially wanted to get the Canon M50, since it was more...
Sony Alpha A6400 review
When you think of a mirrorless camera that’s great at both photography and videography, odds are, you’re thinking of this one brand. The brand with four letters in its name, hails from the land of the rising sun, and has built up such an incredible reputation for itself in this space. Sony.
Ordered this camera ahead of my vacation after reading the good reviews about it. When I got it, right out of the box, on my first attempt to take a picture I got a "Camera Error" message and camera froze.
If you have a 6500 and a 6300, should you upgrade to this one No. Because you are getting the same image quality. If you want a good and affordable second camera for your film projects or are looking to upgrade from a phone or just want to switch to the Sony system, sure give this camera a shot.
Besides getting used to the Sony Menu format, this camera is AMAAAAAAAAAZING (in my best Huel Howzer Voice). I've been a die hard Canon fan, but not anymore. I ordered the body by itself and then purchase it with Rokinon 12mm F2 manual lens and the Sony G Lens 18/105 F4. RAV power extra batteries.
Great City Camera
The Sony A6400 is a great camera for walking in the city to take pictures. I have walked 4 miles in the city taking pictures with it. Yes in the 90 degree heat in the city has gotten the camera got damp with me holding it close to my body, but it didn't get effected and the pictures at the 100,000...
Superior image quality for its class, but there are some limitations
I'm still learning the menu system - it is vast and not all that intuitive to me, but it seems like the camera can do a lot. The few photos and videos that I have taken were pretty amazing.- Vast array of features
- small form factor
- front-facing LCD option
- decent wide angle zoom kit lens
- least overheating issues of any 6000-series camera
- amazing auto-focus prowess
- impressive enthusiast support
- class-leading image quality
- under $1000
- Unintuitive menu structure
- too small to be entirely ergonomic
- complex LCD articulation that still doesn't serve as well as a flip-sideways design
- no real documentation (not even to the point of explaining the meaning of the many icons)
- awkward power zoom control
- lingering heat issues
- short...
Sony Alpha A6400 review
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?
Sony a6400 Review (Review Sony a6400)
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.
