Selecting the Mirror-less Camera, is a great boon to you photography gear. It has what it takes to produce great shots as beginner or professional grade photos as a seasoned photographer.
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony α 6400 camera would suit you adequately.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the α 6400 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 425 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony α 6400 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony α 6400 is a great companion to have.
Capture the drama - This Sony camera is is good partner for your craft. Filming in different situations requires a really good Image sensor and this camera packs one that measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which works very well for your needs.
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer
In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format!
As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Sony α 6400 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the α 6400.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony α 6400, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony α 6400 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the α 6400 fits the bill.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Mirrorless |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Anti-dust Function | Yes |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, PRINT Image Matching III |
Eye Relief | 23 mm |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW |
Orientation Sensor | Yes |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Scene Modes | Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti-Motion Blur |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 5, 10 s |
Sharpness Levels | Normal, Vivid |
Smartphone Remote Support | Yes |
Twilight | Yes |
View On Smartphone | Yes |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
External Flash Connector | Yes |
Flash Exposure Correction | ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step) |
Flash Guide Number | 6 m |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Flash Recharging Time | 4 s |
Flash Sync-speed | 1/160 s |
Pre-flash | Yes |
Shoe Mounting Point | Yes |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 425 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Focusing Distance | 45 |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Smile Detection | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 100, 6400, 32000, 102400 |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 102400 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
Light Metering | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/4000 s |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/4000 s |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes |
Shutter Speed (photo) | 30 - 1/4000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s |
Video | |
4K Video Capable | Yes |
Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL |
Camcorder Media Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | 4K Ultra HD |
Max FPS @4K | 30 |
Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Slow-Mo Capable | 1 |
Speakers | 1 |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4, XAVC |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | AC3, LPCM |
Audio System | Dolby Digital |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Built-in Speaker(s) | Yes |
Microphone In | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Microphone Port - Size | 3.5 |
Voice Recording | Yes |
Lens System | |
Interchangeable Lens Present | 1 |
Lens Mount Interface | Sony E |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | MS Micro (M2), MS Pro-HG Duo, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Diagonal | 7.5 " |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 921600 pixels |
Flip-out Screen | Yes |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | -4 - 3 |
Diopter Correction | Yes |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
Magnification | 1.07 x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 pixels |
Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.39 " |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Megapixel | 24.2 MP |
Sensor Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 25 MP |
Other Features | |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
HDMI Connector Type | D |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB |
USB Connector Type | B |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 410 shots |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Video Recording Time | 125 min |
Networking | |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n |
Packaging Content | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Lens Cap Included | Yes |
Power Cord Included | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 66.9 mm |
Height | 59.7 mm |
Weight | 403 g |
Width | 120 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 6000x4000, 4240x2382, 3008x2000, 6000x3376, 4240x2400, 3008x1688, 4000 x 4000, 2832x2832, 2000 x 1000, 12416x1856, 5536x2160, 8192x1856, 3872x2160 |