Sony A6400 vs Sony A6300

Side-by-side specs, features and our lab-measured performance for the Sony A6400 and the Sony A6300.

Sony A6400

Compact System Camera · Released 2019 · 24.2 MP · APS-C

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Sony A6300

Compact System Camera · Released 2016 · 24.2 MP · APS-C

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Compare their image quality Open both cameras in the Comparometer: the same studio scenes, at every ISO, side by side.

Key differences

Why pick the Sony A6400

Higher native ISO ceiling: ISO 32,000 vs ISO 25,600
Deeper RAW buffer: 42 frames vs 22 frames
Faster autofocus shutter lag (lab tested): 0.12s vs 0.16s
Touchscreen
Bluetooth
Newer model (2019 vs 2016)

Why pick the Sony A6300

Starts up faster (lab tested): 1.4s vs 1.8s
Costs less (street price when tested): $748 vs $948

Worked out from the spec sheets and our lab measurements. Image quality, handling and autofocus tracking are judged in the reviews.

Full specifications

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Specification	Sony A6400	Sony A6300
Overview
Camera Format	Compact System Camera	Compact System Camera
Date Available	2019-02-15	2016-03-15
Currently Manufactured	Yes	Yes
Retail Price	$999.99	$1050.00
Street Price	$948.00	$748.00
Weight	18.3 oz (519 g) includes batteries, kit lens	18.3 oz (520 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.4 in. (120 x 67 x 60 mm)	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9 in. (120 x 67 x 49 mm)
Waterproof	No	No
Predecessor	Sony A6300	Sony A6000
Successor	–	Sony A6400
Sensor
Effective Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Approximate Pixel Pitch	3.92 microns	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.5x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio	3:2	3:2
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed	Fixed
Sensor shift image stabilization	No	No
Self-Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	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)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
RAW Capture Support	Yes	Yes
Sensor scores (DxOMark)
DxO Sensor Score	–	85
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	–	24.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	–	13.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	–	1,437
Autofocus
Auto Focus Type	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	Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points phase-detection AF, 169 points contrast-detection AF), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (Small / Medium / Large), Expanded Flexible Spot
On-Sensor Phase Detect	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Speed (Imaging Resource lab tests)
Continuous-mode frames/second	11.0	11.1
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	11.0	11.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	87	44
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	11.1	11.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	42	22
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.12 seconds	0.16 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.021 seconds	0.020 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.17 seconds	0.44 seconds
Startup Time	1.8 seconds	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time	1.0 seconds	0.7 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.41	0.52
Flash cycle time, full power	2.3 seconds	2.5 seconds
Viewfinder and screen
Viewfinder	EVF / 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	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
EVF Resolution	2,359,296 dots	2,359,296 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.70x	0.70x
Rear Display Size (inches)	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Articulating Screen	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen	No	No
Selfie Screen	Yes	No
Top Deck Display	No	No
Exposure
Minimum ISO (native)	100	100
Maximum ISO (native)	32000	25600
ISO Settings	Auto, 100-32000; expandable to 102400	Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200
Shutter Speed Range	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
White Balance Settings	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	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
Time Lapse (intervalometer)	Yes	–
High Resolution Composite	No	No
Self Timer	2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds	2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds
Creative Exposure Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Movie/Slow & Quick Motion	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Movie/High Frame Rate
Video
Can take movies	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (15p/12p/8p/6p/4p/3p/2p/1/p)	3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format	XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator	XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
HD Video Out	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI	HDMI
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Lens
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Lens	Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces	Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	24 - 75mm	24 - 75mm
Focal Length (actual)	16 - 50mm	16 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio	3.13x	3.13x
Aperture Range	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	40.5mm	40.5mm
Digital Zoom	Yes	Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.
Max Flash Sync	1/160	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	Multi Interface Shoe	Multi Interface Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control	No	No
Storage and connectivity
Usable Memory Types	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Dual Card Slots	No	No
Built-In Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
NFC	Yes	Yes
Built-In GPS	No	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
Remote Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional wired or Wi-FI	Optional wired, IR or Wi-FI
Battery
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	360 shots	350 shots
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary NP-FW50	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Internal Charging Supported	Yes	Yes
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes	No
Other
Alternate Model Number(s)	ILCE-6400	ILCE-6300
Tripod Mount	Yes	Yes
Color Filter Type	RGBG	RGBG
Composite Video Out	No	No
Integrated ND Filter	No	No
Normal Focus Range	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Digital Zoom Values	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	1.07x	1.07x
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes	Yes
Rear Display	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom	16.7x	16.7x
Auto ISO Mode	Yes	Yes
Program Auto Exposure	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Range Description	Lens dependent	Lens dependent
Uncompressed Format	RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Included Memory	No memory included	No memory included
PictBridge Compliant	No	No
DPOF Compliant	Yes	Yes
Connections (extended)	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)	0.42	0.49
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	11.1	11.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	42	21
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.111 seconds	0.107 seconds
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	410 shots	400 shots
Battery Life, Video	125 minutes	–
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	No	No
Included Software	Free downloads of "Remote", "Viewer" and "Edit" apps	Free downloads of Image Data Converter (Win only), Capture One Express (for Sony)

Highlighted cells mark the better figure where one is clearly better. Timings and buffer depths come from our lab tests; DxOMark scores are DxOMark's own.