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Alpha 6400

Popular APS-C body with fast AF and 11fps burst for enthusiasts.

$899

Launch price

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Alpha 6400

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.2 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

32,000

Burst

11 fps

4K

29.97 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

403 g

Battery

360 shots

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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, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Sony Alpha 6400 front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Sony Alpha 6400 back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Sony Alpha 6400 top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

120 × 67 × 60 mm · 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)

Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 24.2MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 11fps burst — solid for most action
  • · 425 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3) for grading latitude
  • · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio

Landscape

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 403g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 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

Sensor

Resolution24.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorBIONZ X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)32,000
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection / contrast-detection)
AF points / zones425
AF frame coverage94 %
AF low-light limit-2 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth46 frames

Video

Max resolution3840 x 2160
4K max frame rate29.97 fps
1080p max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
CodecsXAVC S, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight403 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)120 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryNP-FW50
Battery capacity1080 mAh
Battery life (CIPA)360 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick Duo

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeElectronic
EVF resolution2,359,296 dots
EVF magnification1.07 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD type180° Tilting
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBSony Multi/Micro-USB
HDMIMicro-HDMI
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountSony E