Sony Alpha a6400

Compact mirrorless powerhouse with industry-leading autofocus

Sony Alpha a6400
84/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model ILCE-6400

Key Features

SENSOR 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR BIONZ X image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points with Real-time Eye AF
PHASE DETECTION 84% frame coverage with 0.02s acquisition speed
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 30p, Full HD 120fps, S-Log2/3, HLG
STABILIZATION None (relies on lens-based OSS)
BURST RATE 11fps with AF/AE tracking, up to 116 JPEGs
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch XGA OLED EVF, 2.36m dots, 1.07x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 921k-dot tilting touchscreen (180 degrees up)
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic jack
MEMORY CARD Single SD slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant magnesium alloy frame
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 410 shots (EVF) / 360 shots (LCD) NP-FW50

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a6400

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via control wheel
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Customizable button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via control dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via control dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via rear dial

How-to Use Sony Alpha a6400

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Sony Alpha a6400 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-32,000 (expandable to 102,400)
Autofocus Fast Hybrid AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 11 fps
Video 4K 30p / 1080p 120p
Stabilization None
Viewfinder EVF 2.36m dots
LCD 3.0-inch Tilting Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI
Battery Life 410 shots
Weight 403g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50 mm