Sony A6500 vs A6400 // Which Camera Should You Get?

It's a hard decision... I know! But this Sony A6500 vs A6400 video will make it easier for you to decide which camera you should get.

We're taking a look at 5 reasons you might want to choose the Sony a6400 and 5 reasons you might want the a6500 instead.

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[shahryar]

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[gr]

It appears that most of the points refer mainly to video rather than photography. I personally have had a shaky hand increase iver the years and the IBIS on the a6500 makes all the difference. I think the a6400 is a great camera but IBIS is a game changer, especially with lenses lacking the Image Stabilization. Great review!😊

[therainbowmarbles]

I was actually just looking at the differences between the two and after a lot of back and forth, I finally settled for the a6400. Your video really helped cement that I've made the right choice!

[mcgavin]

I want to use older telephoto lenses and telescopes with an adapter to e-mount. The 6500 has a 5 axis in-body image stabilization. This was well explained here. Telephoto Sony lenses cost more than my first car.

[hirostvjapan]

I was thinking getting a6500 before but with limit on 4K and over heating I went with G85 then when a6400 came out it did not have 4K limit and no over heating so I bought a6400 and very happy I did.

[charlespinson]

Since I just recently got in this market. I want to thank you for this post. This was very informative.

[hellishsnake]

Reasons to get the a6400:
- Flip up screen
- Improved Auto-focus
- No screen deeming
- Color Science
- Improved Menus

Reasons to get the 6500
- In body stabilization
- app functionality
- custom button
- accessories
- more option if you want to buy used

[TomReichner]

Two things matter to me: AF beast and in-body stabilization. Why the heck can't I get both of these features in a pre-2021 Sony APS-C

[boahandarrowsproductions]

That no record limit on the 6400 is a great feature.

[CarstenBruhn]

Having the Sigma 1.4 trio (with no OSS), the a6500 was a no brainer for me. Its great to have the IBIS to be able to lower the shutter and shoot with less noise at native ISO.

[fundadtv]

Glad your on YouTube! Thanks for breaking it down simple enough to understand. Cheers!

[mortenandersen]

I picked the a6400 as the perfect partner for my a7iii - I have not regret that decision

[TexpatOTG]

I use a5100's and don't shoot 4k. Am upgrading to a6400. Flip screen, touch focus and better AF is main reason. I also think it will play well with my a5100's. Great show as always!

[stadtjer]

Still praying for the a6700/a7000 to be announced soon that will hopefully carry the best of both worlds! That's when I'll get into photography, but it seems like a legend by now.
"Son, I lived in the days that the people of planet Earth spoke of the a7000"

[tonybest]

hi mate from uk.. seen you enough times on you tube to call you mate ..ive just gone from a6000 to a6500.am not into video just street pics and some landscape..few portrait ... my 72 year old brain struggles with learning curves .love to see a vid dedicated to a6500 photos only ..am on sigma lenses 30 mm 1, 4 .and a Cpl more... and my top lens a pentacon 135 bokeh monster 55 years old its a stunner..but heavy man ..and thats the reason I went for the ibis ..cheers from Salford uk ..

[Ansonandco]

Bro. I was convinced i was going to get an a6400 but i did not realize it didn’t have two custom modes on the dial, which i use ALL the time. I used a 6400 a couple of months ago cause i wanted to film an event and it has no recording limit and better heat management but damn that sucks that they nerfed the custom modes amount.

Great review!

[ALWH]

My primary camera is A7R iii and the default lens is 24-105 when I travel. I like to carry a second camera for longer reach but concern the weight. I own an A6000, and like to upgrade to a newer model. I don’t do video and too ugly to want to see myself on the screen. Thank you for the clear comparison. I don’t carry GM lenses, they are too heavy so an used A6500+70-300 will be perfect for my need. Maybe an extra 35 or 55 prime. Look forward to retire, travel and shoot a lot of memory.

[HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA]

After my A7ii died didn't have the funds to get another so purchased an a6400 and gotta say as a primary shooter I love it.

[bennycode]

Thanks for preventing me from selling my A6400 for a A6500! 😅

[DKRacket]

I'm waiting for the a6500 successor. There has been so many rumors about it right now, so to buy the a6400 seems odd. Remember that Sony launched the a6500 less than a year after the a6300.