A6100vs A6400
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
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 a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6100 (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | APS-C Exmor CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 396g (body only) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Sony E-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6100 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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