Black Polystands x 2vs A6400
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The black polystands x 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Black Polystands x 2 | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £899 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | — | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | — | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | — | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | — | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Black Polystands x 2 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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