Sony a6400 vs Sony a6700
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Sony a6400: 2019 ; Sony a6700: 2023
- Weight: Sony a6400: 403 g ; Sony a6700: 493 g
- Sensor size: Sony a6400: 23.5 x 15.6 mm ; Sony a6700: 23 x 15.5 mm
- Sensor resolution: Sony a6400: 6045 x 4003 ; Sony a6700: 6203 x 4191
- Effective megapixels: Sony a6400: 24.2 ; Sony a6700: 26.0
- AF phase-detection points: Sony a6400: 425 ; Sony a6700: 759 (stills), 495 (video)
- In-body stabilization (IBIS): Sony a6400: No IBIS (lens stabilisation only) ; Sony a6700: Yes, 5-axis sensor shift
- Max. video mode: Sony a6400: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Sony a6700: 4K 120p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Sony a6400: NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery ; Sony a6700: NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Sony a6400: 360 shots ; Sony a6700: 550 shots
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Sony a6400: 410 shots ; Sony a6700: 570 shots
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony a6700 (26.0).
Handheld low light with in-body stabilization: Sony a6700.
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Sony a6700 (550 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Sony a6700 (570 shots).
| Specification | Sony a6400 | Sony a6700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | a6400 | a6700 |
| Year | 2019 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 120 x 66.9 x 59.7 mm | 122 x 69 x 75.1 mm |
| Weight | 403 g | 493 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23 x 15.5 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6045 x 4003 | 6203 x 4191 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 1.56 |
| Total megapixels | 25.0 | 27.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 26.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6192 x 4128 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-32000 (expandable to 102400) | Auto, 100-32000 (extends to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) | Fast Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | 425 | 759 (stills), 495 (video) |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 11 fps | 11 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | No IBIS (lens stabilisation only) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Rated stops | — | 5 stops |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 120p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,600 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS PRO Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery | NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 360 shots | 550 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 410 shots | 570 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | Yes | — |