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Sony A6000 vs Sony A6400

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The A6000 wins 2 of 5 scored specs (resolution, weight); the A6400 wins 3 (max video, battery (cipa)). The A6000 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.A small, inexpensive APS-C body from 2014 with no stabilization or 4K video; it still suits beginners wanting a light camera for travel and snapshots.
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3 WINSBuy it if you want: max video, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Sony A6000120 × 66.9 × 45.1 mm · 344 g
  • Sony A6400120 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm · 403 g

Where they differ

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PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$1,098
CameraFits score4.75.5BEST
PHOTO
Resolution24.3 MPBEST24.2 MP
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech1/4000 mech · 1/4000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).down to 0 EVPeople, animals · down to −2 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.Full HD4KBEST
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.—4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.—No 4K 60p
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.—8-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.—S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.—None
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.NoneMic only
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.360 shots410 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.344 gBEST403 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.1.44M-dot, 0.7×2.36M-dot, 0.7×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingTilt-flip
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD / Memory Stick Duo1x SD UHS-I
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.—Yes

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