Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300
Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A6400 was manufactured 2 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A6400 matches up vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A6500
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Revealed | January 2019 | October 2016 | More recent by 28 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A6400
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony A6500
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6400 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A6400 compared to the A6500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6400 and A6500 is 83 and 81 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and A6500.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger A6400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-01-15 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 lbs) | 453g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1431 | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $898 | $1,298 |