Sony Alpha 6400

Hardware Engineering Overview: Sony Alpha 6400

The Sony Alpha 6400 is a APS-C mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor (23.5 × 15.6 mm) and native Sony E lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 11 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 UHD recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

24.2 Megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS (23.5 × 15.6 mm) driven by the BIONZ X image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

425-Point Phase-Detection AF with 425 phase-detect points. Captures 11 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).

In-Body Image Stabilization

No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).

Video & Motion Capabilities

4K30 UHD internal recording at 8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 403g in a 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-I Slot, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 410 shots per full charge.