DC-G100Dvs A6400
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
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 a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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