Upgrade Guide

Sony A6100→Sony A6400

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

A6100

£549

2019

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A6400

£899 (+£350)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the A6100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A6400

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	A6100	A6400
Price	£549	£899
Released	2019	2019
Sensor	APS-C Exmor CMOS	24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI
Resolution	24MP	24MP
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	No stabilisation	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	11fps	11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking
Battery Life	420 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	396g (body only)	403g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
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

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