Amazon.com : Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video & Flip Up Touchscreen - E Mount Compatible Cameras - ILCE-6400/B Body : Electronics (original) (raw)
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Customers like the camera's quality, picture quality, and autofocus. They mention it produces nice quality videos, has vibrant colors, and crisp details. Some praise the value for money, saying it's a solid entry-level option with lots of features. Additionally, customers appreciate the compact size.
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121 customers mention "Camera quality"115 positive6 negative
Customers are satisfied with the camera's quality. They mention it produces nice quality videos, amazing and beautiful pictures, and is a really capable system for everyday photography. Some also appreciate the variety of settings and amazing build quality.
"...makes it easy to carry, and the 180-degree flip screen is perfect for vlogging. Battery life is solid, allowing for extended shooting sessions...." Read more
"...the ClearZoom function - absolutely usable up to 1.6x with no discernible quality loss for standard jpeg images...." Read more
"Battery life was not as bad as i have heard in the past. Its pretty decent. It is a little heavy with a lens on it so i got a strap...." Read more
"Exceptional camera. Menu system not as bad as reviews said. Does not get hot at all after a 2.5hr non-stop video at 1080p using dummy battery...." Read more
45 customers mention "Picture quality"39 positive6 negative
Customers like the picture quality of the digital camera. They say it's outstanding, with vibrant colors and crisp details. The articulated screen is great for indoor pictures. It can shoot 4K video at 30fps and up to 120fps in 1080p resolution.
"...The 24.2 MP sensor captures stunning images with vibrant colors and crisp details...." Read more
"...So worth the money! The quality of the images is top tier!" Read more
"...mm rectilinear lens (manual focus) for indoor pics, and the articulated screen is great for this...." Read more
"...Even more than four years after its release, the photos produced are top-notch and blow every cell-phone picture (even with its AI-augmentations)..." Read more
39 customers mention "Autofocus"35 positive4 negative
Customers like the autofocus of the digital camera. They mention it's fast and spot-on. Some appreciate the upgraded eye autofocus and animal eye autofocus. Overall, most are satisfied with the autofocus and video quality.
"...Focusing was fast and spot on." Read more
"...With the 35-135 kit zoom, the auto-focus is excellent. With the SEL200600G, works great, but the big zoom does use up the battery, so keep a spare...." Read more
"...Pros:+ Image and video quality are still fantastic+ Eye-Autofocus is nothing short of a gamechanger for dynamic (read: kids, pets)..." Read more
"...Auto eye tracking is pretty good. 5. Menu and button layout isn’t as bad as some have claimed (my other cameras are Canon and it is different) 6...." Read more
35 customers mention "Value for money"32 positive3 negative
Customers appreciate the value for money of the camera. They mention it's excellent for the price, has lots of features, and is worth the upgrade. Some say the Sony Alpha a6400 is a solid entry-level option and the upgraded Sony Eye-AF is incredible.
"...the kit lens is often dismissed, but in my experience it was well above its price point. The image quality was crisp and colorful...." Read more
"...It is a little heavy with a lens on it so i got a strap. So worth the money! The quality of the images is top tier!" Read more
"...lucky they are to have tools like this at their disposal at such a low cost. Not only is the video stellar, the stills are too...." Read more
"...Is it worth the $1000, am I motivated to carry it around, is it giving me photos I would not likely get on my cellphones?..." Read more
28 customers mention "Compactness"28 positive0 negative
Customers appreciate the compactness of the digital camera. They mention it's portable, despite its APS-C sized sensor and lightweight.
"...The compact design makes it easy to carry, and the 180-degree flip screen is perfect for vlogging...." Read more
"...Even in 2024 this is absolutely a great setup and incredibly compact and lightweight. It’ll be my summer travel camera with zero reservations...." Read more
"I like that this line of mirrorless cameras is lightweight and is relatively compact compared to a digital DLR...." Read more
"...even though it’s a few years old as of 2024, lightweight and pretty small but packs a punch. Easy to learn the functions and buttons...." Read more
25 customers mention "Ease of use"22 positive3 negative
Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention it's lightweight, user-friendly, and streamlined for gimbal users. Customers also appreciate the simplicity of the menu system and the amount of tutorials online that leave all features accessible.
"...Easy to learn the functions and buttons. It’s not full frame, of course, but doesn’t have that FF price tag either...." Read more
"...The game-changing Eye-AF aside, I loved the image quality, ease of use and the relatively inexpensive non-Sony lineup of e-mount lenses...." Read more
"...User-Friendly: Perfect for beginners or those new to mirrorless cameras.Cons:..." Read more
"...older Sony camera, the biggest new features are a touchscreen, effortless Eye AF, and Real-Time Tracking...." Read more
18 customers mention "Lightweight"18 positive0 negative
Customers appreciate the lightweight design of the camera. However, some customers have reported that the product doesn't live up to its advertised water resistance.
"...in 2024 this is absolutely a great setup and incredibly compact and lightweight. It’ll be my summer travel camera with zero reservations...." Read more
"I like that this line of mirrorless cameras is lightweight and is relatively compact compared to a digital DLR...." Read more
"...got damaged recently, even though it’s a few years old as of 2024, lightweight and pretty small but packs a punch...." Read more
"...Compact and Lightweight: Easy to carry around, making it great for travel and on-the-go shooting...." Read more
18 customers mention "Battery life"5 positive13 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the digital camera. They mention it doesn't last long, drains ridiculously fast when off, and shuts off on a full battery.
"...Cons: 1. Battery life isn’t great (luckily batteries are small and lightweight). 2...." Read more
"...Poor battery life. I highly recommend buying multiple batteries, and always having a backup charged! Overall, I'd HIGHLY recommend this camera!" Read more
"...Battery life is solid, allowing for extended shooting sessions. Overall, this camera is a fantastic !have for few years now" Read more
"...-EVF is simply marvelousCons-Battery life could really be better if Sony would update from their 2015 design...." Read more
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The Sony Alpha a6400 is an exceptional camera for both enthusiasts and professionals. Its impressive autofocus system is quick and accurate, ensuring you never miss a moment. The 24.2 MP sensor captures stunning images with vibrant colors and crisp details. The compact design makes it easy to carry, and the 180-degree flip screen is perfect for vlogging. Battery life is solid, allowing for extended shooting sessions. Overall, this camera is a fantastic !have for few years now
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
The Sony Alpha a6400 is an exceptional camera for both enthusiasts and professionals. Its impressive autofocus system is quick and accurate, ensuring you never miss a moment. The 24.2 MP sensor captures stunning images with vibrant colors and crisp details. The compact design makes it easy to carry, and the 180-degree flip screen is perfect for vlogging. Battery life is solid, allowing for extended shooting sessions. Overall, this camera is a fantastic !have for few years now
5.0 out of 5 stars Good camera !durable
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
The Sony Alpha a6400 is an exceptional camera for both enthusiasts and professionals. Its impressive autofocus system is quick and accurate, ensuring you never miss a moment. The 24.2 MP sensor captures stunning images with vibrant colors and crisp details. The compact design makes it easy to carry, and the 180-degree flip screen is perfect for vlogging. Battery life is solid, allowing for extended shooting sessions. Overall, this camera is a fantastic !have for few years now
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
Wanting to leave my more expensive gear at home for a recent cruise to Alaska I picked up the 6400 with the kit 16-50mm lens. While I’ve heard lots of praise for the 6400 the kit lens is often dismissed, but in my experience it was well above its price point. The image quality was crisp and colorful. I was so impressed that I usually left my bulky expensive lens in my cabin. Equally impressive was the ClearZoom function - absolutely usable up to 1.6x with no discernible quality loss for standard jpeg images.
Battery life was also much better than my A7Rii but far short of my Canon cameras. 2 batteries basically lasted for a full day of constant shooting.
Even in 2024 this is absolutely a great setup and incredibly compact and lightweight. It’ll be my summer travel camera with zero reservations.
For the money it’s an incredible value and from my experience the kit lens is no slouch. Focusing was fast and spot on.
11 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
Battery life was not as bad as i have heard in the past. Its pretty decent. It is a little heavy with a lens on it so i got a strap. So worth the money! The quality of the images is top tier!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
Exceptional camera. Menu system not as bad as reviews said. Does not get hot at all after a 2.5hr non-stop video at 1080p using dummy battery. Does get quite warm, in a 72deg room, when recording at 4k, but not hot. Internal mics are mediocre, but added shotgun mic and audio is excellent. This is the water-resistant AL-magnesium version, a step up from a6100; worth added expense for magnesium housing and water resistance for protection on a rainy day. Bought with 19-135 lens, pics are excellent. Only flaw is why the camera cannot output h.264 video over USB or the WiFi? Instead have to buy a hokey (price gouged) HDMI "capture" card; HDMI is already digital. Sony has h.264 compression in the a6400. It is used on videos recorded to the SD card. The new a7 will have h.265 lossless compression; too bad they were not on the ball and did not put this in the a6400. h.264 compression is several years old!
UPDATE: After a year and a half, all I can say is fantastic! I am nearsighted and the red focus assist negates the need to wear glasses or use the viewfinder's built-in diopter adjuster. I use this cam with a Laowa 9mm rectilinear lens (manual focus) for indoor pics, and the articulated screen is great for this. It allows the camera to work like a Hassalblad; holding the camera low to get the angle right (so vertical lines are parallel). One can hold the camera at waist height and tilt the screen up. With the 35-135 kit zoom, the auto-focus is excellent. With the SEL200600G, works great, but the big zoom does use up the battery, so keep a spare. Another wow factor is the digital-zoom-in-while-focusing (C1 button in still pic mode). This allows viewing the image zoomed in to get the focus perfect. Water rest mag case is the way to go too. I never worry about being out in the rain with this camera (but I do make an effort to not let it get wet anyway to be safe). probably have shot several THOUSAND pics and all I can say is "wish I had this camera thirty years ago". Thanks Sony!
23 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
I like that this line of mirrorless cameras is lightweight and is relatively compact compared to a digital DLR. As with many of the newer digital cameras the 6400 shoots beautiful video and I am especially happy with it having a stereo mini input that would allow use of high end microphones. The camera is light years ahead of the bulky cameras I used to use on commercial field shoots. Aspiring videographers don't know how lucky they are to have tools like this at their disposal at such a low cost. Not only is the video stellar, the stills are too. I love the continuous shooting mode when shooting wildlife. Sony has a great lineup of lenses to pair with the camera and other lens manufacturers are developing lenses for the Sony E Mount cameras as well.
9 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
Love it. I bought another one when my first one got damaged recently, even though it’s a few years old as of 2024, lightweight and pretty small but packs a punch. Easy to learn the functions and buttons. It’s not full frame, of course, but doesn’t have that FF price tag either. Highly recommend for a first time camera. Good for experienced too.
3 people found this helpful
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing camera
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2024
Almost perfect. Excellent image quality. Stunning 4K videos.
5.0 out of 5 stars Just get it.
Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2024
I have a Sony A7RV full frame, with that in mind this camera does the job very well. I shoot portraits, venues and passport photos and this APSC can do all those just fine.
Post production workflow is much quicker given there is less megabytes to process (from a 61 megapixel full frame to a 24 megapixel APSC). So it's a dream in that regard.
A lot is said about the small size and portability about this camera. I have the Sigma 30mm 1.4 to go with this, and yes, the small size and portability is great.
This camera doesn't have all the bells and whistles that my A7RV has, but that's not impeding my work flow by any means.
If you're on the fence, just get it. Affordable, compact, great autofocus and actually has a faster burst rate than my A7RV.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom produto
Reviewed in Brazil on May 19, 2024
Gostei. Superou minhas expectativas.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo
Reviewed in Brazil on January 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A pesar de tener sus años, es de las mejores APSC en el mercado.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 9, 2023
Es una cámara que tiene buenas prestaciones, diría que es un híbrido; útil para video (su único punto débil es la falta de estabilizador) y fotografía. Su cuerpo es mayormente metálico y dicen que está sellado contra polvo y salpicaduras, aunque no pienso comprobar. El autoenfoque es muy bueno y la calidad de la imagen también. El lente de kit que tiene, que es un 18-50 mm, lo satanizan mucho en la red; si bien no es el mejor, tampoco es malo. Aún así, recomiendo un lente adicional para sacarle mejor provecho, alguno de la marca Sigma puede ser buena opción, como un 16 mm a 1.4. Es una cámara que la recomendaría para gente que ya lleva un rato haciendo fotografía; el menú puede ser algo confuso, pero no es algo a lo que no te acostumbres.