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Sony A6100 vs Sony A6400
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the A6100 leads at 1,440,000 dots vs the A6400's 2 359 296 dots.
- Battery life (CIPA): the A6100 leads at Approx. 380 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 420 shots (LCD monitor) vs the A6400's Approx. 360 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 410 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard).
- Weight (body): the A6100 leads at 396 g vs the A6400's 403 g.
 A6100 Sony E |  A6400 Sony E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm) |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | —, not published | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm), Exmor CMOS sensor | Exmor CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | none |
| ISO range | 100 | Still images: ISO 100-32000 (ISO numbers up to ISO 102400 can be set as expanded ISO range) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF); 425 points (phase-detection) / 425 points (contrast-detection) |
| Subject detection | 425 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Eye AF Still images (Human Right/Left Eye Select) | Eye AF (Right/Left Eye Select), Object Tracking, Face Detection (Face Priority in AF; max. number of detectable: 8) |
| Burst — mechanical | 11 | Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p | XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 100M), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 100M) |
| Codecs / sampling | XAVC S, AVCHD | XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Recording limit | —, not published | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 1,440,000 dots | 2 359 296 dots |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 1.07x (35mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.70x) with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 | Approx. 1.07x (35mm camera equivalent: Approx. 0.70x) with 50mm lens at infinity |
| Rear screen | 7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT, 921,600 dots | 7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT, 921 600 dots, tiltable up by approx. 180 degrees / down by approx. 74 degrees, Touch Panel: Yes |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 120 × 66.9 × 59.4 mm | 120 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm |
| Weight (body) | 396 g | 403 g |
| Weather sealing | —, not published | —, not published |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 380 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 420 shots (LCD monitor) | Approx. 360 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 410 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) |
| Battery | NP-FW50 | NP-FW50 |
| Card slots | 1 (Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory card) | Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/SD memory card (single slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Multi/Micro USB Terminal | Multi/Micro USB Terminal; USB Power supply: Yes |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band) | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band); Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.1 (2.4GHz band); NFC (Type 3 Tag) |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | —, not published |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 9 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 9 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“Number Of Pixels (Effective): Approx. 24.2 megapixels. Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.): Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps. Image Stabilization Type: Not supported (image stabilisation supported on lens).”
“Sensor Type APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6mm), Exmor CMOS sensor ... Number Of Pixels (Effective) Approx. 24.2 megapixels ... Focus Point 425 points (phase-detection AF) / 425 points (contrast-detection AF) ... Continuous shooting: Hi+: 11 fps, Hi: 8 fps, Mid: 6 fps, Lo: 3 fps ... Number of Dots 2 359 296 dots ... Supplied Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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