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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 · 2019ZV-1 IISony · 2023
Price £749£699Best
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 24.2MPBest20.1MP
Video 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AFPhase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation No stabilisationOptical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking15fpsBest
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 × 59.7mm105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnificationNo viewfinder
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount Sony E-mountFixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-ISingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFCUSB-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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