Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens

Name: Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens
Brand: SONY CORPORATION
SKU: aa502804
Rating: 4.4 (35 reviews)

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Alpha 6400 E-mount camera with APS-C sensor

Unparalleled AF performance is the key to beautiful shots

Fast and accurate autofocus lets you capture fleeting moments in stunning detail, thanks to a combination of innovative technologies. A total of 425 phase-detection AF points work in conjunction with contrast-detection AF to achieve a remarkable 0.02 s¹ speed, while High-density AF Tracking Technology follows even erratically moving subjects.

More accurate autofocus in dim lighting

Highly accurate autofocus is now possible even in dark settings, thanks to advances in the AF algorithm. With this model, the lower limit on the AF detection brightness range has been reduced to EV-2² when in AF-S mode.

AF in Focus Magnifier for finer focus adjustment

When extra-accurate autofocus is called for, such as when you're taking macro shots, you can display a magnified view of the general area you want to focus on, then finely adjust the exact point of focus in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

Easier manual focus with an improved peaking function

The camera's peaking function colour-highlights the most sharply focused section of the entire image area when you're using manual focus. Now blue has been added to the display's other peaking colours (red, yellow and white) to improve the visibility of the focus peak areas when you're doing the delicate focusing required for macro or portrait shooting.

Real-time Tracking holds the focus on tracked subjects

When you're tracking a fast-moving subject, the camera's improved automatic subject motion tracker uses a newly developed subject recognition algorithm that draws on colour, pattern (brightness), subject distance (depth) and face/eye information to recognize, and hold onto, your subject.

Enhanced Real-time Eye AF supports portrait shooting

Real-time Eye AF detects and autofocuses on the eyes of your subjects when you half-press the shutter. Either the left eye, the right eye or auto can be specified, and when AF-C is set it maintains a stable focus even when part of the face is hidden, the face is backlit or the subject is facing downwards.

High speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking

Capture all the action with continuous shooting at up to 11fps³ (with after view), or 8fps⁴ (with silent shutter) and 8fps (for live view). Display lag has been minimized, and up to 116 JPEG (Standard) images⁵ can be shot, with group display available. Camera operability and access to various features while writing data have also been greatly improved⁶.

An innovative image-processing system

The camera's APS-C size, 24.2-megapixel⁷ Exmor^TM CMOS sensor provides a wide sensitivity range and excellent low-noise performance. In conjunction with the new-generation BIONZ X^TM image processing engine, it delivers beautiful, high-resolution images with superb image clarity and texture reproduction.

Extraordinary image quality, low noise and a wider ISO range

Maximum standard ISO sensitivity has been increased to ISO 32000 (expanded to ISO 102400 for stills), while improved imaging algorithms, detail reproduction technology and area-division noise reduction result in more realistic textures, better detail in shadow regions and more lifelike colours, including human skin tones and natural plant colours.

Newly added 1:1 aspect ratio for easier social-media shots

In addition to 3:2 and 16:9 aspect (width-to-height) ratios, the 1:1 aspect ratio used by social media platforms is now offered as an option. This eliminates the need for cumbersome hand-trimming of images after shooting in preparation for posting on social media.

14-bit RAW output with rich tonal gradation

When you're shooting in RAW format, the 14-bit digital signals that are converted from analog in the image sensor are passed to the front-end LSI and BIONZ X, where they undergo 16-bit processing before converting back to 14-bit RAW image output. This leads to smoother, more natural tonal gradation in these images. [1] Image Sensor [2] The latest high-speed front-end LSI [3] 16-bit Image processing.

4K movie recording in high-bit-rate XAVC S format8

4K movie recording in high-bit-rate XAVC S format⁸

Super 35 mm format, 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning allows oversampling with approx. 2.4x⁹ as much information as is required for 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160), adding up to the equivalent of 6K and giving these images more realistic depth. High-bit-rate (max. 100Mbps) XAVC S⁸ format, a consumer-friendly version of a format for professional use, plus HLG support result in better-looking movies.

Steady, precise AF tracking for better movies

Fast Hybrid AF brings high speed, accuracy and tracking performance to meet the stringent autofocus demands of 4K movies. AF tracking sensitivity can be adjusted for either stable focus or responsive refocusing, depending on the nature of the scene, and Touch Tracking lets you initiate tracking of a moving subject simply by touching the LCD screen.

S-Gamut/S-Log¹⁰ shooting

S-Log shooting gives you flexibility to make more expressive movies by performing colour grading in post-production. The S-Log3 and S-Log2 gamma curves feature a wide dynamic range (up to 1300%) that can help minimize blown highlights and blocked shadows. The S-Log3 gamma setting also provides an impressive 14-stop latitude.

Slow and Quick motion11, and high-speed 120fps recording8

Slow and Quick motion¹¹, and high-speed 120fps recording⁸

Slow motion (up to 5x) and quick motion (up to 60x) can be recorded in camera in high-quality Full HD, and no PC-based post-processing is required to view your slow-motion and quick-motion footage. Additionally, high bit-rate recordings of up to 100Mbps in Full HD can be used to create high-image-quality slow-motion movies in post-production.

Sophisticated features for easier movie-making

The α6400 facilitates the workflow of professional videographers with a wide range of functions, including clean HDMI output, time code/user bits (TC/UB), rec. control, marker display/setting, zebra function, Slow and Quick Motion¹¹, simultaneous proxy movie recording, extraction and separate storage of a still from a movie, Gamma Display Assist function and in-monitor display of current ISO value when shooting with ISO Auto, among others.

Support for professional-quality mic and audio input

External microphones can be attached via the microphone jack, and there is also an option for line input via XLR connectors using the camera's separately available XLR adapter kit, which enables connection with various high-end microphones for professional-level audio.

Interval shooting for the creation of time-lapse movies

Continuous shooting with a set interval between 1 and 60 seconds is now available within the camera, and the resulting still images can be edited into a time-lapse movie on a PC using the Viewer¹² application from the Imaging Edge^TM desktop applications. A simple variable-speed preview function allows you to see an image, on the camera, of how the finished movie will look.

180°-tiltable LCD screen with versatile touch functions

The high-resolution 921k-dot LCD has a 3.0-type screen and tilts upward a full 180° for easy framing of self-portraits and vlogs. The LCD's intuitive touch operations include Touch Pad (smoothly move the focus point), Touch Focus (set the focus point), Touch Shutter (release the shutter) and Touch Tracking (activate Real-Time AF).

Smooth display on the OLED viewfinder

The high-contrast, high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder^TM provides high visibility, fine details even in dark areas, accurate colours and smooth displays at either 60fps or 120fps, with the frame rate selectable for smoother viewing. Standard and High quality settings are available for both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor.

Custom functions for greater operability

The camera's eight keys and controls can be custom-assigned to any of 89 shooting and replay functions, and frequently used functions can also be assigned to the control dial and control wheel with My Dial. My Menu allows flexible assignment of 30 menu items, and the custom settings screen helps keep track of everything. Help displays are available on the menu screen via a single button.

User-interface improvements for efficient settings control

A new feature displays frequently used ISO ranges on the ISO setting screen, and another displays frequently used focus-area types on the AF area-setting screen. And when using Flexible Spot mode you can now cycle the AF area up, down, right and left-useful when shooting sporting scenes where the subject moves frequently within the AF area.

Greater control over white-balance settings

If set in advance, auto white balance can now be locked or unlocked at any time, for more consistent colour tones when there are multiple light sources. Custom setting of white balance has been simplified, and you can now select an AWB priority setting when shooting with incandescent lighting-either warmer Atmosphere Priority or White Priority for purer whites.

More versatile flash functions

When shooting with compatible wireless flash units, rear-curtain sync¹³ and slow sync can now be selected, increasing your creative options for lighting.

Easier ratings and protection from deletion

Still images can be given a rating or protected from deletion, and both functions can be accessed via pre-assigned custom keys.

Advances in remote camera control

When performing remote shooting using the Remote app from the Imaging Edge desktop applications, you can now use the overlay display to make precise adjustments to focus and composition while checking the live view on your PC screen.

One-touch remote, One-touch sharing, Location Information Link14

One-touch remote, One-touch sharing, Location Information Link¹⁴

The One-touch remote feature turns your mobile device into a viewfinder and remote control, while One-touch sharing allows photos and videos to be transferred to your device for social media sharing. The camera can also acquire location data via Bluetooth^®¹⁴. (These mobile device features are available via Sony's Imaging Edge Mobile app¹⁵.).

Sturdy, durable construction for robust operation

The camera's low-vibration shutter mechanism is designed and tested to withstand around 200,000 shutter cycles¹⁶, and the body, top cover and front cover use a light but highly rigid magnesium alloy. Major buttons and dials are sealed and casing components have an interlocked double-layer structure to minimize dust and moisture¹⁷.

Imaging Edge^™ Remote, Viewer and Edit

Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.¹⁸.

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.¹⁹.

Sony customer reviews

Overall:

(170 reviews)

April 19, 2022

Had to Upgrade

GMom5, Grey Bruce: just brought this camera home and I had had the sony a6000 previously for 4 years of tun times but it's malfunctioning and I'm headed on a trip of a lifetime so I upgraded to the a6400 but....none of my Play Memories apps will work, angle shift, time lapse, motion shot,picture in picture.....none of them:( There is also on one Auto and the a6000 had intelligent auto and superior auto. I don't know why Sony leaves things off of new models instead of adding to them.

Specifications

Lens
Lens Compatibility	Sony E-mount lenses
Lens Mount	E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Number Of Pixels (Effective)	Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)	Approx. 25.0 megapixels
Sensor Type	APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor^® CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System	Charge protection coating on optical filter and ultrasonic, vibration mechanism
Recording (still images)
Recording Format	JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.31, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]	L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 4240 x 2832 (12M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6.0M)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9]	L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 4240 x 2400 (10M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [1:1]	L: 4000x4000 (16M), M: 2832x2832 (8.0M), S: 2000x2000 (4.0M)
Image Size (pixels) [Sweep Panorama]	Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
Image Quality Modes	RAW, RAW & JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard), JPEG (Extra fine, Fine, Standard)
Picture Effect	13 types: Posterization (Colour), Posterization (B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (High/Mid/Low), HDR Painting (High/Mid/Low), Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature (Auto/Top/Middle (H)/Bottom/Right/Middle (V)/Left), Watercolour, Illustration (High/Mid/Low)
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black and white, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Picture Profile	Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Dynamic Range Functions	Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
Colour Space	sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINoS Colour
14bit RAW	Yes
Uncompressed RAW	-
Recording (movie)
Recording Format	XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant
Video Compression	XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio Recording Format	XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby^® Digital (AC-3) 2ch, Dolby^® Digital Stereo Creator
Colour Space	xvYCC standard (x.v.Colour when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINoS Colour
Picture Effect	Posterization (Colour), Posterization (B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool/Warm/Green/Magenta), Soft High-key
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia, Style Box (1-6), (Contrast (-3 to +3 steps), Saturation (-3 to +3 steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3 steps))
Picture Profile	Yes (Off/PP1-PP10) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Colour Mode, Saturation, Colour Phase, Colour Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Image Size (pixels), NTSC	XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (30p, 60M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 60M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (120p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (30p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 25M), 1920 x 1080(30p, 16M), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 24 M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (60i, 17 M, FH)
Image Size (pixels), PAL	XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (25p, 60M), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (100p, 100M), 1920 x 1080 (100p, 60M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 50M), 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25M), 1920 x 1080 (25p, 16M), AVCHD:1920 x 1080 (50i, 24M, FX), 1920 x 1080 (50i, 17M, FH)
Slow and quick motion (shooting frame rate)	NTSC mode: 1fps, 2fps, 4fps, 8fps, 15fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps, PAL mode: 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 6fps, 12fps, 25fps, 50fps, 100fps
Slow and quick motion (recording frame rate and image size)	NTSC mode: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), PAL mode: 1920 x 1080 (50p, 25p)
Movie Functions	Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, PAL/NTSC Selector, Proxy Recording (1280 x 720 (Approx.9Mbps)), TC/UB (TC Preset/UB Preset/TC Format/TC Run/TC Make/UB Time Rec), Auto Slow Shutter, REC Control, Clean HDMI Info. (ON/OFF selectable), Gamma Disp. Assist
HDMI Output	3840 x 2160 (30p), 3840 x 2160 (25p), 3840 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1920 x 1080 (50p), 1920 x 1080 (50i), 1920 x 1080 (24p), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit / RGB 8bit
Recording System
Location information Link from smartphone	Yes
Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card
Memory Card Slot	Multi slot for Memory Stick^™ Duo/SD memory card
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 s, High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
Multi Frame NR	Auto/ISO 100 to 102400
White Balance
White Balance Modes	Auto / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash /Underwater/ Colour Temperature (2500 to 9900K) and colour filter (G7 to M7 (57-step), A7 to B7 (29-step)) / Custom
AWB Micro Adjustment	Yes (G7 to M7, 57-step) (A7 to B7, 29-step)
Priority Set in AWB	Yes
SHUTTER AWB LOCK	Yes (Shut. Halfway Down/Cont. Shooting/Off)
Bracketing	3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus
Focus Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)²⁰
Focus Sensor	Exmor CMOS sensor
Focus Point	425 points (phase-detection AF)/425 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Sensitivity Range	EV-2 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Focus Mode	AF-A (Automatic AF), AF-S (Single-shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
Focus Area	Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF))/Zone/Centre/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Centre/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot)
Other Features	Eye-start AF (only with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached (Sold separately)), Object Tracking, Eye AF (Right/Left Eye Select), AF micro adjustment with LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 (Sold separately), Predictive control, Focus lock, Swt.V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point
AF Illuminator	Yes (with Built-in LED type)
AF Illuminator Range	Approx. 0.3- approx. 3.0m (with E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Focus type with LA-EA3 (Sold separately)	phase-detection
Exposure
Metering Type	1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensor	Exmor CMOS sensor
Metering Sensitivity	EV-2 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Mode	Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
Exposure Bracketing	Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.0 EV increments.
AE Lock	Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
Exposure Modes	AUTO (iAuto/Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P)/Aperture priority (A)/Shutter-speed priority (S)/Manual (M)), Slow and Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P)/Aperture priority (A)/Shutter-speed priority (S)/Manual (M)), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	Still images: ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range.), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-32000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Scene Selection	Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)
Number of Dots	2 359 296 dots
Brightness Control (Viewfinder)	Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Colour Temperature Control	Manual (5 steps)
Field Coverage	100%
Magnification	Approx. 1.07x (35mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.70x) with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m^-1
Dioptre Adjustment	-4.0-+3.0 m^-1
Eye Point	Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21.4 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m^-1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection	NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
Display Contents	Graphic Display, Display All Info., No Disp. Info., Digital Level Gauge, Histogram
LCD Screen
Monitor Type	7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Number of Dots	921 600 dots
Touch Panel	Yes
Brightness Control	Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle	Up by approx. 180 degrees, Down by approx. 74 degrees
Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)	On/Off
Quick Navi	Yes
Focus Magnifier	Yes Focus Magnifier (5.9x, 11.7x)
Zebra	Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Peaking MF	Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Colour: White/Red/Yellow/Blue)
Others	WhiteMagic, Grid Line (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off), Movie Marker (Centre/Aspect/Safety Zone/Guideframe)
Display Content	Graphic Display, Display All Info, No Disp. Info, Digital Level Gauge, Histogram, For viewfinder, Monitor Off
Other Features
PlayMemories Camera Apps™	-
Clear Image Zoom	Still images: Approx. 2x, Movies: Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Digital Zoom	Smart zoom (Still images): M: Approx. 1.4x, S: Approx. 2x, Digital zoom (Still images): L: Approx. 4x, M: Approx. 5.7x, S: Approx. 8x, Digital zoom (Movie): Approx. 4x
Face Detection	Modes: Face Priority in AF (On/Off), Face Priority in Multi Metering (On/Off), Regist. Faces Priority (On/Off), Face registration, Max. number of detectable: 8
Self-Portrait Self-Timer	Yes
Others	Interval Recording, Smile Shutter: Smile shutter (selectable from three steps), Touch Shutter, Touch Focus: Yes (Touch Focus/Touch Pad/Touch Tracking), ISO AUTO Min. SS, Bright Monitoring, Set File Name, Help guide, Area Setting, Shop Front Mode, Zoom Ring Rotate
Eye-Fi ready	-
Shutter
Type	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speed	Still images:1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps), up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode)
Flash Sync. Speed	1/160 s²¹
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter	Yes (ON/OFF)
Silent Shooting	Yes (ON/OFF)
Image Stabilization
Type	Not supported (image stabilization supported on lens)
Flash Control
Type	Built-in flash
Guide No.	6 (in metres at ISO 100)
Flash coverage	16mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Control	Pre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Bracketing	3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
Flash Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Wireless control²², Hi-speed sync²²
Recycling Time	Approx. 4 sec
External Flash Compatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
FE Level Lock	Yes
Wireless Control	Yes (Light signal: Available with Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync. /Radio signal: Available with Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Hi-speed sync.)
Drive
Drive Modes	Single Shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi+/Hi/Mid/Lo selectable), Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracket: Single, Bracket: Cont., White Balance bracket, DRO bracket
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.)	Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8fps, Mid: 6fps, Lo: 3fps²³
No. of recordable frames (approx.)	JPEG Extra fine L: 99 frames, JPEG Fine L: 115 frames, JPEG Standard L: 116 frames, RAW: 46 frames, RAW and JPG: 44 frames^{24, 23}
Self-Timer	10 s delay/5 s delay/2 s delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 s delay/5 frames after 10 s delay/3 frames after 5 s delay/5 frames after 5 s delay/3 frames after 2 s delay/5 frames after 2 s delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 s delay/5 s delay/10 s delay)
Playback
Photo Capture	Yes
Modes	Single (with or without shooting information Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 12/30-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 16.7x, M: 11.8x, S: 8.3x, Panorama (Standard): 19.2x, Panorama (Wide): 29.1x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec,Off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Date/Still/AVCHD/XAVC S HD/XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect, Rating, Disp Cont Shoot Grp
Interface
PC Interface	Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
Multi/Micro USB Terminal	Yes²⁵
NFC™	Yes (NFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible), One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
Wireless LAN (Built-In)	Wi-Fi^® Compatible, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)²⁶, View on Smartphone, Remote control via Smartphone, Send to Computer, View on TV
Bluetooth	Yes (Bluetooth^® Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4 GHz band))
HD Output	HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA^® Sync (Control for HDMI), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output/4K still image PB
Multi Interface Shoe	Yes²⁷
Mic Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
DC IN Terminal	-
Sync Terminal	-
Headphone Terminal	-
Vertical Grip Connector	-
PC Remote	Yes
Audio
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone or XLR-K2M/XLR-K1M/ECM-XYST1M (sold separately)
Speaker	Built-in, monaural
Print
Compatible Standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type	Custom key settings, Programmable Setting (Body 3 sets /memory card 4 sets), My Menu, My Dial, Reg Cust Shoot Set
Lens Compensation
Setting	Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion
Power
Supplied Battery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery Life (Still Images)	Approx. 360 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 410 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)²⁸
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording)	Approx. 70 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 75 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)²⁹
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording)	Approx. 125 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 125 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge	Yes
External Power	AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Power consumption with Viewfinder	Still images: approx. 2.4 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen	Still images: approx. 2.1 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies: approx. 3.5 W (with E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
USB Power Supply	Yes
Others
Operating Temperature	32–104 degrees F / 0–40 degrees C
Size & Weight
Weight (with battery and memory card included)	Approx. 403 g / Approx. 14.3 oz
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 120.0 mm x 66.9 mm x 59.7 mm, Approx. 120.0 mm x 66.9 mm x 49.9 mm (from grip to monitor)/Approx. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/8 inches, Approx. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 inches (from grip to monitor)

What's in the Box

Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50
SEL18135
Lens cap
Lens hood
Lens rear cap
AC Adaptor: AC-UUD12
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Body cap
Accessory shoe cap
Eyepiece cup
Micro USB cable

Footnotes

^footnote1 Based on Sony research, measured using CIPA-compliant guidelines, and internal measurement method with an E 18-135 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens mounted, Pre-AF off and viewfinder in use.

^footnote2 At ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens

^footnote3 Up to 11fps in continuous “Hi+” mode and up to 8fps in continuous “Hi” mode. Maximum fps will depend on camera settings.

^footnote4 Maximum fps will depend on camera settings. Some distortion may occur with fast-moving subjects or if the camera is moved sideways rapidly while shooting.

^footnote5 With "Hi+" continuous shooting mode. Sony internal measurement.

^footnote6 Not all menu parameters can be edited while data is being written to the memory card.

^footnote7 Approx. effective.

^footnote8 A Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card is required for XAVC S format movie recording. UHS speed Class 3 or higher is required for 100 Mbps recording.

^footnote9 24p recording. Approx. 1.6 times for 30p recording.

^footnote10 S-Log2 and S-Log3 are premised on processing pictures.

^footnote11 Sound recording is not possible. A Class 10 or above SDHC/SDXC card is required.

^footnote12 The latest versions of the Imaging Edge software and PlayMemories Home are required.

^footnote13 Maximum continuous shooting speed depends on the flash used and shooting settings. Rear-curtain sync cannot be used with light-controlled flashes.

^footnote14 Can be connected via Bluetooth® with smartphones featuring (as of the date of release): Android (Android 6.0 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later), iOS (iOS 11.4 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later).

^footnote15 The most recent version is required.

^footnote16 Under Sony internal test conditions, using electronic front shutter.

^footnote17 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

^footnote18 Does not support full functional compatibility with some camera models. See the Sony support site for details: https://www.sony.net/disoft/help

^footnote19 Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Mac® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Mac logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

^footnote20 Phase-detection AF may not work with certain lenses or may require lens software update. See Sony support page for details.

^footnote21 With compatible Sony external flash

^footnote22 With compatible external flash

^footnote23 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used

^footnote24 In the case of this model, when using Continuous Shooting (Hi+) in Drive mode

^footnote25 Supports Micro USB compatible device.

^footnote26 (Configuration method/Access method) WPS or manually /infrastructure mode. When connecting to smartphones, the camera can always work as a base without a wireless access point. (Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)

^footnote27 Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be attached.

^footnote28 The LCD screen is turned on, shooting once every 30 seconds, zoom operates alternately between W and T ends, flash strobes once every two times, power turns off and on once every ten times.

^footnote29 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom, stand-by and power off.

Lightweight, compact and sturdily built, the α6400 is loaded with impressive capabilities and features. With super-fast AF and highly precise subject tracking, it's ideal for capturing fast-moving action, while its wide sensitivity range and stunning image quality make it suitable for just about any photographic opportunity you may encounter, whether you're shooting stills or movies.

Tech Specs

General

Product Type

Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system

Lens Included

E 18-135mm OSS lens

Enclosure Colour

Black

Sensor Resolution

24.2 Megapixel

Optical Sensor Type

Exmor CMOS

Total Pixels

25,000,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution

24,200,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size

APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

Field of View Crop Factor

1.5

Frame Rate (Max Resolution)

30 fps

ISO (Max)

102400

Native ISO

100-32000

Extended ISO (Max)

102400

Sensor Dust Reduction

Yes

Sensor Features

Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating

Optical Zoom

7.5x

Digital Zoom

Image Processor

BIONZ X

Image Stabiliser

Optical (Steady Shot)

Face Detection

Yes

HDR Mode

HDR Movie mode

Surround Sound

Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording

Print Standard

DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching

Auto Focus

TTL contrast and phase detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty

425

AE/AF Control

Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking AF

Digital Video Format

AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S, MPEG-4 AVC

Image Recording Format

JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Max Video Resolution

3840 x 2160

Auto Focus Features

Focus Peaking function, 4D FOCUS system

Interface

HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth 4.1

Computer Connectivity

Mac, Windows

Connectivity Features

Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view

Exposure & White Balance

Light Sensitivity

ISO auto (100-6400), ISO 100-32000

Exposure Metering

Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot

Exposure Metering Zones

1200

Exposure Modes

Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority

Shooting Programs

Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur

Bracketing Modes

Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing

Special Effects

Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, illustration, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key, Night Scene, Standard, Style Box

White Balance

Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets

Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white)

Shutter Type

Mechanical, electronic

Max Shutter Speed

1/4000 sec

Min Shutter Speed

30 sec

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps

Auto Exposure Bracketing

3, 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps, 9 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps

White Balance Bracketing

Yes

X-sync Speed

1/160 sec

Exposure Range

EV -2-20 (ISO 100)

Lens System

Type

Zoom lens - 7.5x zoom - 18 - 135 mm - f/3.5-5.6 E OSS - zoom

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera

27 - 202.5mm

Focus Adjustment

Automatic, manual

Min Focus Distance

45 cm

Max View Angle

76 degree(s)

Zoom Adjustment

Manual (by ring)

Lens Construction

12 groups / 16 elements

Filter Size

55 mm

Lens Mounting Type

Sony E-mount

Features

ED glass, aspherical lens, linear AF motor

Camera Flash

Pop-up flash

Guide Number (m / ISO 100)

Flash Modes

Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, high-speed sync

Red-Eye Reduction

Yes

Features

AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control

Additional Features

Continuous Shooting Speed

8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 11 frames per second

Self-Timer Delay

10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec

Flash Terminal

Hot shoe

Additional Features

Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, Sweep Panorama technology, USB powered, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), High ISO NR, high-speed recording, Time-Lapse recording, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, slow motion recording

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

Electronic - OLED

Viewfinder Colour Support

Colour

Viewfinder Diagonal Size

0.39"

Viewfinder Resolution

2,359,296 pixels

Optical Viewfinder Magnification

1.07x

Features

Auto eye sensor

Display

Type

3" LCD display

Display Format

921,600 pixels

Display Form Factor

Tilting

Touch Screen

Yes

Display Features

Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode

Stereo

Connections

Connector Type

USB 2.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

Eyepiece cover, lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, shoe cap, micro-USB cable

Body Material

Magnesium alloy

Battery

Battery Type

Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific

Details

1 x Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included)

Battery Life Details

Photo shooting - 360 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 410 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 70 minutes (EVF on)
Video recording - 75 minutes (LCD Monitor on)

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot

Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card

Supported Memory Cards

SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro Mark2, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card

Image Storage

6000 x 4000
6000 x 3376
4240 x 2832
4240 x 2400
3008 x 2000
3008 x 1688
4000 x 4000
2832 x 2832
2000 x 2000

Video Capture

XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 120 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps - 100Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 120 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps - 60Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 50Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 25Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 25Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 16Mbps
XAVC S HD - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 16Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 50 fps - 17Mbps

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support

Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight

Width

12 cm

Depth

4.99 cm

Height

6.69 cm

Weight

359 g

Weight Details

Camera body only: 359 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 403 g

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

0 °C

Max Operating Temperature

40 °C

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Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens

Media

Alpha 6400 E-mount camera with APS-C sensor

Unparalleled AF performance is the key to beautiful shots

More accurate autofocus in dim lighting

AF in Focus Magnifier for finer focus adjustment

Easier manual focus with an improved peaking function

Real-time Tracking holds the focus on tracked subjects

Enhanced Real-time Eye AF supports portrait shooting

High speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking

An innovative image-processing system

Extraordinary image quality, low noise and a wider ISO range

Newly added 1:1 aspect ratio for easier social-media shots

14-bit RAW output with rich tonal gradation

4K movie recording in high-bit-rate XAVC S format8

Steady, precise AF tracking for better movies

S-Gamut/S-Log10 shooting

Slow and Quick motion11, and high-speed 120fps recording8

Sophisticated features for easier movie-making

Support for professional-quality mic and audio input

Interval shooting for the creation of time-lapse movies

180°-tiltable LCD screen with versatile touch functions

Smooth display on the OLED viewfinder

Custom functions for greater operability

User-interface improvements for efficient settings control

Greater control over white-balance settings

More versatile flash functions

Easier ratings and protection from deletion

Advances in remote camera control

One-touch remote, One-touch sharing, Location Information Link14

Sturdy, durable construction for robust operation

Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer and Edit

Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

Sony customer reviews

Overall:

(170 reviews)

Had to Upgrade

Specifications

What's in the Box

Footnotes

Tech Specs

4K movie recording in high-bit-rate XAVC S format⁸

S-Gamut/S-Log¹⁰ shooting

Slow and Quick motion¹¹, and high-speed 120fps recording⁸

One-touch remote, One-touch sharing, Location Information Link¹⁴

Imaging Edge^™ Remote, Viewer and Edit