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A6400 vs DigiPix 100
Quick take: The A6400 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DigiPix 100 is the most affordable; only the A6400 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A6400Sony · 2019 | DigiPix 100Yashica · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £79Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI | 5MP CMOS (interpolated up to 44MP) |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 5.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 1080p/720p/480p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF trackingBest | 1fps |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~150 shots (700mAh battery, estimated) |
| Weight | 403g (with battery and card) | 256g (with battery), 100g (without)Best |
| Dimensions | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots | Fixed 2.4" IPS screen, no touch |
| Mount | Sony E-mount | Fixed-focus lens, no zoom (8x electronic zoom only) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | microSD (up to 64GB) |
| Connectivity | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C |
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
DigiPix 100
Portrait
6.7/10
0.8/10
Street
7.3/10
2.4/10
Travel
6.9/10
2.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
0.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.0/10
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Filmmaking
5.1/10
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Documentary
6.1/10
0.9/10
Sports & Action
6.9/10
—
Landscape
5.6/10
1.0/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
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Casual
5.8/10
1.7/10
Food
6.1/10
1.2/10
Macro
5.2/10
0.6/10
Architecture
5.5/10
0.9/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
0.9/10
Fun & simple
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6.7/10
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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