Sony
Alpha 6400
Popular APS-C body with fast AF and 11fps burst for enthusiasts.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2023
Alpha 6700 is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 6400
Wins
Alpha 6700
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 6700 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 6700 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BAlpha 6700 has higher Max video bit rate (280 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AAlpha 6400 has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
- BAlpha 6700 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 425)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 6400
120 × 67 × 60 mm
403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
Alpha 6400 is 2mm narrower, 2mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than Alpha 6700.
Alpha 6400 is 90 g lighter than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Alpha 6400 · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 6400
120 × 67 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 6400
120 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 6400
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 6400
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 6700
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6400
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 59.7
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
Card types
Adds Memory Stick Duo
Weight
403 g vs 493 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
94 % vs 93 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I
Max video bit rate
280 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Alpha 6700 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 11 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 11 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 6400
Pros
- ✓Fast AF
- ✓Compact
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older design
- –No headphone jack
Alpha 6700
Pros
- ✓AI-based subject recognition from A7R V
- ✓4K 120p Super35 — outstanding slow-motion
- ✓5-stop IBIS in a compact APS-C body
- ✓10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –APS-C sensor — narrower DR vs. full-frame
- –LCD resolution 1.03M dots — below competitors
- –No headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 6700 at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Alpha 6400 or Alpha 6700?
Alpha 6700 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 6400 — 493g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 6700?
Alpha 6400 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 6700 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 6400 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6400 or the Alpha 6700?
Alpha 6400 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 6700?
Alpha 6400 weighs 403 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6400 is 90 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
Alpha 6400: 4K up to 29.97p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
Alpha 6400: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6400 and 550 shots for the Alpha 6700, giving the Alpha 6700 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 6400 launched at $899 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6400 is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.