FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp)vs A6400
Ilford
FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp)
Starting from £9 new
Best for Portraits, landscape & architectural B&W
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits, Landscape & Architectural B&W — FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp): The refined, versatile middle ground of Ilford B&W — fine grain, beautiful tones, and made in Britain.
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 fp4 plus 125 (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £9 | £899 |
| Sensor | 35mm black & white negative — ISO 125 | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | N/A | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~30g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | ISO 125 — good light, studio or outdoor conditions | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp) | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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