Lumix
DC-G100D 2023
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
£649
list price · used from £397 at eBay
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DC-G100D vs A6400
Quick take: The A6400 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DC-G100D is the most affordable; only the A6400 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
DC-G100D — Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel: The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | A6400Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £749 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 403g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
DC-G100D
A6400
Portrait
5.6/10
6.7/10
Street
6.5/10
7.3/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
5.8/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
5.1/10
Documentary
4.8/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.9/10
Landscape
4.5/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
7.4/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.8/10
Food
6.6/10
6.1/10
Macro
7.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.1/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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