Sony A6400 vs Sony A1

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Sony A6400 vs Sony A1

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Sony A6400 advantages over Sony A1

Less expensive
$848 vs $6498*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
59 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Sony A1 advantages over Sony A6400

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer video battery life
150 vs 125 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/400 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
3 years vs 5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.90x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
50.1 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
165 vs 87 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 42 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M50

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M50

Sony A1

Canon EOS M50

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Lens selection

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A1

Fujifilm X-T100

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Sony A6400

Sony A7R IV

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3137
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3137
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Sony A1

Sony A6100

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A6100

Compared to Canon R5

Sony A6400

Canon R5

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3399
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

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