- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 32,000
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Predecessor: |
Sony A6300
A6300 vs A6400 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | NX2000 | A6400 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-6400 | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $649.99 | $999.99 |
Street Price: | $679.99 | $838.65 |
Date Available: | 2013-05-31 | 2019-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 8.0 oz (228 g) |
18.3 oz
(519 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm) |
4.7 x
2.6 x
2.4 in. (120 x 67 x 60 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.3 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 75 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 908 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 12416 x 1586 (19.7 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.0 | 11.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (15p/12p/8p/6p/4p/3p/2p/1/p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Lens: | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 77mm | 24 - 75mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 20 - 50mm | 16 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | 3.13x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x i-Zoom | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter | Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF)) / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot / Tracking ( Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expanded Flexible Spot); Enhanced real-time Eye AF and object tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.07x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,152,000 dots (384,000 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.7x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 32000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, 100-32000; expandable to 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, Underwater; AWB micro adjustment |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Movie/Slow & Quick Motion |
Self Timer: | 2-30 seconds | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Multi Interface Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG | RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB | Optional wired or Wi-FI |
Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.41 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.42 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.0 | 11.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 87 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 42 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 42 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.111 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.17 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.021 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | 410 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 360 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 125 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1130 | Proprietary NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher | Free downloads of "Remote", "Viewer" and "Edit" apps |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink. |