Sony Alpha 6400

Compact APS-C mirrorless with industry-leading autofocus

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
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 High-density tracking AF with 84% frame coverage
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p, Full HD at 120p, S-Log3 support
STABILIZATION None (relies on lens-based OSS)
BURST RATE 11 fps with AF/AE tracking, 116-frame buffer
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch 2.36m-dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 921k-dot 180-degree tilting touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic input
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) slot
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 410 shots (viewfinder) / 360 shots (LCD) via NP-FW50

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha 6400

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 Control dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited 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 6400

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Sony Alpha 6400 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 Exmor CMOS
Resolution 24.2 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-32000 (expandable to 102400)
Autofocus 425-point Hybrid AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 11 fps
Video 4K 30p / 1080p 120p
Stabilization None (Lens-based only)
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3-inch 180-degree tilt touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, HDMI
Battery Life 410 shots
Weight 403g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50 mm