A6400vs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A6400 (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 403g (body, battery, card) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A6400 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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