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Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony A6400 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A6400 was manufactured 4 years after the A77 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A6400 scores against the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A77 II

 A6400 A77 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2019May 2014More modern by 57 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A6400

 A77 II A6400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony A77 II

 A6400 A77 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A6400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A6400 versus Sony A77 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A6400 compared to the A77 II.

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and A77 II is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and A77 II.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern A6400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
Sony A77 II Portrait photography information
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography information
Sony A77 II Sports photography information
76
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
87
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (480 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging info
Sony A77 II Vlogging info
80
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Sony A6400 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6400 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-01-15 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 647 gr (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.4
DXO Low light score 1431 1013
Other
Battery life 410 shots 480 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $898 $1,198