Sony
Alpha 6400
Popular APS-C body with fast AF and 11fps burst for enthusiasts.
$899
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
32,000
Burst
11 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
403 g
Battery
410 shots
Sensor size
Sony Alpha 6400
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Sony E mount
80
First-party
270
Third-party
350+
Total available
Mount introduced 2010
Body size
Sony Alpha 6400
120 × 67 × 60 mm
403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
120 × 67 × 60 mm · 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Fair- · 11fps burst — solid for most action
- · 425 AF points — good coverage
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · Log profile (S-Log2 / S-Log3 / HLG) for grading latitude
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 403g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · 403g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ Fast AF
- ✓ Compact
- ✓ Great value
Cons
- – No IBIS
- – Older design
- – No headphone jack
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Sony Alpha 6400