Should you get Sony A6400 NOW? (2023 Review + Alternative Options)

Sony A6400 is finally back in stock and in this video I answer the question if you should buy it (new or used) or go with one of other great Sony cameras. Let's take a look at picture and video examples as well as its drawbacks.

TIMELINE:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Best choice for photos?
1:48 - Build Quality & AF
2:24 - Video Performance
2:29 - Downsides of A6400
3:44 - Alternative cameras to consider
4:00 - Why you should still consider A6400
4:27 - What would I get now?

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[artemvor]

WOW! This is the best review of this camera on YouTube. In five minutes you were able to tell everything in such detail. You even touched on the topic of shutter life! Nobody talks about it) And you also forgot to mention the rolling shutter, it is present in 4K and it is also present in 1080p (a little bit). Thank you for the video! ❤

[ScottSalvi]

Just picked up a used a6400 as a "c" camera to my A7IV and my FX30. I think it's great for photos, but not so much for video unless it's on a tripod or a gimbal. Quality wise, it easily integrates into my projects even though it's only 8 bit color. It will more than likely stay in my studio on a mount as my talking head camera. Good review Toms.

[BR_Photography.]

I managed to get a Sony zv-e10 with 644$ with an extremly rare luck.
It was bought in May, has guaranty untill 2025, with only 120 shots + small rig + sticker cover and absolutely no problem! IT'S FANTASTIC AND I LOVE IT

[phamhailong]

still in love with the a6300 and have no complaints haha

[ianajcxcx]

I was recently having a hard time deciding between the ZV-E10 and A6400 as an upgrade from my A6000 but randomly managed to find the ZV-E10 used for $590 USD used and jumped on it. So far I am loving the ZV-E10 and slowly getting used to the lack of viewfinder. The many other benefits of the ZV-E10 outweigh this aspect, though. I also decided to keep my A6000 after all because there's something I love about it, despite its age! 😄

[finnharvor]

Toms: good video. The a6400 still holds up, and its build quality becomes significant over time. For video, I use the Cine 4 profile, with some tweaks . I find that works well and is easy to grade. Have shot entire documentaries this way.

[jessedameron]

Cool. I use an a6400 exclusively for video testimonials to promote a non-video-related business. Works wonders, but I'm unqualified to compare/contrast with other cameras. I like how my testimonials have been turning out with it.

[the_rat_run]

I have the ZV-E10 (love it!) and am about to buy the 6400 - just for the viewfinder and weather sealing.

[camerongawn]

Just bought a cheap a6000 with sigma 16mm as a B camera to my A7iii and must say I’m impressed

[Openbaffle]

i own the a7c and a6000, sold the a6000 to upgrade to a6400, i am getting zve10 body for roughly 620$ in India, after going through many reviews and tube videos, decided to get the zve10 against the a6400. my lens combo would be sigma 16mm and Sony 50mm oss. i would be buying a small rig hand grip for the zve10 for better ergonomics. mainly will be used for everyday photography, light and small to carry. just that we have to compromise EVF. my guess is future cameras will go off with EVF's...

[sioboy]

A6400 user here for almost two years now. No regrets.

[backpacksash]

I have the ZV-E10 and the A6400. Because I lean towards photography, I will keep my A6400 now. On bright daylight the miss of an ELV on the ZV-E10 is too much of a dealbreaker for me. Even I have the adapter for the lcd display, to use it as an ELV on bright daylight. But as good this solution works, it is additional gear I have to carry in the case of the ZV-E10.

Also like in he video mentioned, the build quality on the A6400 feels so much better and it is important to me.

But you can also do something to make the ZV-E10 even better with Accessories.
For better grip and to make it more versatile (in terms of connecting and attach things to the camera) and make it more robust, I recommend a SmallRig grip cage for the ZV-E10. It is a game changer in hands and for the camera.

If I would do more video and don't need a weather sealing I can highly recommend the ZV-E10. For Video it is the best bang for the buck. If the missing ELV or the solution with an LCD adapter to make it an ELV is fine for you, the ZV-E10 will give you great photos and videos. Fatanstich for traveling as well.

But like I said, I'm leaning towards more photography and the A6400 with a good ELV, the built quality and weather sealing. Crazy is the reselling market in my country. To find a A6400 used for reasonable price os mostly not possible, even the reselling-market is full with offers. The A6400 keeps it high value on the used market.

Buying a new one is most of the time only 100 bucks more expensive or often the same price, if their is a sale-promotion.

The ZV-E10 is getting a lot of sales-promotions as well with great prices to buy a new one. I can imagine, for many people the ZV-E10 is the better "go to camera" to buy.

[thongtranminh]

A6400 is great for the money, used or new. I have 2 of these and they are still doing great for interviews with 2 camera set up. The only thing I miss is the slow-motion in 4k but well, with that price you cant complain lol

[kurtmanderbach]

My first camera was the a6000 and I bought the ZV E10 as soon as I could get one. I really like the ZV E10 for the video shooting I’m doing but I wish I had the EVF like the 6000 for still photos. I’m hoping for a new flagship aps c Sony this year with a viewfinder, 10bit colour, and sturdier build. 🤞🏻

[kamp_ve_enduro]

I have zv-e 10 and 6400. 6400 more better than zv-e10. extremly when u make photo or video under the strong sun light. They forget to make view finder. Thats why you see nothing. 6400 better battery life. zv-e 10 cheapest version to 6400. its like a empty cars, and full cars. If fyou want to buy one, i recomented 6400.

[jak_ioz]

love it, this new edit style of the reviews, professional, clean... the information it's clear, accurate and help a lot to make a decision about this espectacular cameras.

Thank you for all your job, its amazing!

[Jack_Meadows]

Great video! Ended up getting the ZV-E10 and have been happy with it so far :)

[AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

I bought this camera in 2020 springtime and always was happy about this camera. The only bad thing what happened, is that my SanDisk card destroyed card slot in my a6400. To fix my camera I paid 300£ and I use now Samsung and Kingston cards, hopefully they are better. When I waited 6400 repair, I bough Sony A7S Mark I and its also another good camera. Yes autofocus very bad there, but video from vintage lenses I like more in Sony A7S I.

[deepakpanchaal]

Toms never thanks us, he "TANKS" ❤

[Thirsty_Fox]

I ended up finally upgrading my old NEX-6 to a6600 this year "on sale" (they included an extra C$120 battery) primarily for photography use. I debated whether to save up for the A7 IV or even switch to Fuji XT, but ultimately decided on the a6600. It's on the expensive side but it's incredibly good to use. Battery life is exceptional and the auto-focus is worlds better than it was on my old NEX-6. It's so hard to choose these days but it feels good to finally just have the new one and get back to taking photos. The A7 IV would be nice but it's about 70% higher price, considerably larger and heavier (with FF lenses which are also more expensive), but 4k60 would be worth it alone if earning money from your work. Maybe one day but it seems like prices only go way up with each gen, never down anymore.