The Sony A6100 is the modthe renewed elo of the A6000. It is a mirrorless, viewfinder camera with a compact and convenient design. With this camera you will be able to perform very good overall image quality, with excellent contrast, wide dynamic range, good detail and very good color reproduction.
The Sony A6400 is a camera that, despite being compact and lightweight, surprises with its fast performance and its own full-frame functions.
Sony a6100 VS Sony a6400 Specifications
As always we will compare, the Sony A6100 cith its closest competitor, in this case the camera that can stand up to it would be the Sony A6400.Sony A6400 and now we will see how they differ.
Sony A6100 | Sony A6400 | |
SENSOR | 24.2 Mpixel Exmor APS-C type CMOS | 23.5 x 15.6 mm Exmor APS-C CMOS and 24.2 mpx |
PROCESSOR | BIONZ X | BIONZ X |
FOCUS (AF) | Hybrid automatic (phase detection/contrast detection) | 425 points |
VIEWER | 1.0 cm EVF (type 0.39), XGA OLED and with 1,440,000 dots | Electronic (1 cm) 2.35 mpx and 100% coverage |
DISPLAY | 7.5 cm (3.0 type) widescreen, touch-sensitive TFT with 921,600 dots | Widescreen TFT (7,5 cm), approx. 921,600 px, tactile, variable angle (180º up, 74º down) |
ISO | 100 to 51,200 ISO | 100 a 32000 |
SHOTS PER SECOND | 11 FPS | 11 FPS |
MAXIMUM RAPIDITY | 11 FPS | 46 RAW |
DYNAMIC RANGE | Dynamic range optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)); Auto high dynamic range: (Auto exposure difference; Level exposure difference (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)) | 13.6Evs |
VIDEO RESOLUTION | 4K | 4K at 30 fps (100 M) |
CONNECTIVITY | WiFi, NFC | NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1 |
BATTERY | 380/ 420 shots approx (viewfinder/LCD). 70/75 minutes in video recording | NP-FW50. Approx. 360 shots |
MONTURA | Sony E-mount | E-mount |
WEIGHT | Approx. 396g | Approx. 403 g |
Sensor
Both cameras have a 24 MP APS-C type CMOS sensor, thanks to the combination of this sensor with the Bionz X type processor inside, you will be able to capture any picture that comes up in your day to day life, clear and sharp and natural colors even in low light environments. It will be able to minimize any noise that the image may contain.
Body
It should be noted that with the A6100 have achieved a body that offers a good balance, without being too intimidating for novices and not too skimpy for enthusiasts. Due to the small size and the lateral arrangement of the lens, the ergonomics are very good and allow a good grip on the camera-lens assembly.
The A6400 is also a light and compact camera, with specifications typical of higher-end, mirrorless, E-mount machines. It is a very good and comfortable camera to handle, and its body is sealed with a magnesium alloy against dust. The most significant difference is that it does not have a 5-axis stabilizer.
Approach
Both the A6100 and A6400 feature very fast focusing and the ability to recognize faces (people and animals) and to track moving objects very effectively. It will allow you to maintaining a constant steady focus on active subjects is essential for capturing important and unrepeatable moments. Sony’s AI subject tracking won’t let you down, as they process numerous spatial data at high speed in real time. The function Real-time Eye AF provides continuous eye tracking when capturing moving portraits to achieve the best results.
Battery
The A6400 has a battery NP-FW50 model, the brand’s standard model for these models. The specifications state that it has 360-410 rounds per charge. There is always the possibility of carrying a couple of charged batteries on trips to avoid scares if we shoot very often.
Video
With the Sony A6100 you will be able to record movies in 4K with high resolution. Full pixel readout without clustering processes approximately 2.4 times the amount of information required for 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) recording, to produce videos with stunning detail, depth and realism. The Sony A6400 has advanced capabilities for video creation. Like the previous one, it supports high-resolution 4K video recording, up to HDR (HLG) and S-Log/S-Gamut options, and slow and fast motion recording.
Opinion
Both share video quality, you can record in 4K, plus they have a good focus for amazing results. If we are talking about a beginner user coming from a simpler camera, the Sony A6100 would be a very complete model, with a best-of-breed tracking approach at an affordable price. Although the Sony A6400 is considered a good mid-range camera, which thanks to its 180º folding screen becomes an ideal choice for vloggers. It is also perfect for families who want a camera to capture children’s growth and activities. Both cameras are good to start developing your photography hobby, it will be up to you to choose the model you prefer.
