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A6400 vs ZV-1 II
Quick take: The A6400 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-1 II 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
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
ZV-1 II — Pocket Vlogging: The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6400Sony · 2019 | ZV-1 IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £699Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking | 15fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 403g (with battery and card) | 292g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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
A6400
ZV-1 II
Portrait
6.7/10
5.3/10
Street
7.3/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.9/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
4.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.0/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
5.1/10
5.0/10
Documentary
6.1/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
6.9/10
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Landscape
5.6/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
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Casual
5.8/10
7.1/10
Food
6.1/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.2/10
4.0/10
Architecture
5.5/10
4.6/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
3.6/10
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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