Sony
Alpha 6400
Popular APS-C body with fast AF and 11fps burst for enthusiasts.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 6400
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 46 frames)
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
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Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Alpha 6400 is 10mm narrower, 30mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
Alpha 6400 is 292 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Alpha 6400 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 6400
120 × 67 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 6400
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 6400
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Weight
403 g vs 695 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.07 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.265…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 7 V at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Alpha 6400 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for Alpha 6400 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6400 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 6400 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Alpha 6400 or the Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6400 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 6400 weighs 403 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 6400 is 292 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Alpha 6400: 4K up to 29.97p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 6400 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Alpha 6400: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 360 shots (CIPA) for the Alpha 6400 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 6400 launched at $899 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 6400 is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.