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Sony Alpha 6100 vs Sony Alpha 6400

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SonyAlpha 6100SonyAlpha 6400
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019February 2019
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeExmor CMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratioApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratio
Image formatsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support under Sony's stated conditionsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW under Sony's stated conditions
ISO detailISO 51200 is expanded; Auto ISO limits are configurableISO 102400 is expanded; Auto ISO limits are configurable
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountSony E-mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst11 fps11 fps
Lens detailILCE-6100L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; double-zoom kit adds E 55–210mm F4.5–6.3 OSSOriginal ILCE-6400L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; ILCE-6400M includes E 18–135mm F3.5–5.6 OSS. Later K/X kits use the OSS II standard zoom.
Autofocus425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; human/animal Eye AF for stills, object tracking, AF-A/S/C, DMF and manual focus425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points; Real-time Tracking and human Eye AF. Animal Eye AF for stills was added by firmware in June 2019; not a launch feature.
Shutter30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 second30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailMechanical Hi+ up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking; live preview available at 8 fps (PhotographyBlog). Sony lists buffers of 77 Fine JPEG, 33 RAW or 31 RAW+JPEG images.Mechanical Hi+ up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking, or silent shooting up to 8 fps; Sony lists 116 Standard JPEG, 115 Fine JPEG, 99 Extra Fine JPEG, 46 RAW or 44 RAW+JPEG images.
Stabilisation detailOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical correction depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO, Auto HDR and interval shootingPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO, Auto HDR and interval shooting
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 30 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 4K up to 30p in NTSC mode or 25p PAL, up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p/100p. No S-Log or HLG picture profiles. 30p applies an additional approximately 1.2× crop (PhotographyBlog).XAVC S 4K up to 30p/24p at 100 Mbps in the Japanese NTSC specification; Full HD up to 120p. Full-pixel readout without binning, S-Log2, S-Log3 and HLG; HDMI 4:2:2 8-bit output.
AudioStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone outputStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus/tracking rather than touch menu navigation (PhotographyBlog)Screen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus, shutter, tracking and touchpad
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 1,440,000 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; 60/120 fps display modes
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)420 photographs410 photographs
Body weight352 g359 g
Release detailSony Hong Kong states availability from the end of September 2019; month precision is retained. This is the original ILCE-6100, separate from the later ILCE-6100A.Sony Hong Kong states availability from mid-February 2019; month precision is retained. This is the original ILCE-6400; later lens-kit editions use the same camera body.
Recording mediaOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-IOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-I
PortsMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth 4.12.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity; smartphone location linking
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 420 photographs with LCD or 380 with viewfinderNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 410 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinder
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB power supplyIn-camera USB charging and USB power supply
Dimensions120.0 × 66.9 × 59.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 49.9 mm120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm; depth from grip to monitor 49.9 mm
Weight detailApproximately 352 g body only (Sony Japan); 396 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 359 g body only (Sony Japan); 403 g with battery and memory card
Materials–Magnesium alloy design; dust and moisture resistance is not guaranteed in all conditions
Colours–Black or silver; availability varies by kit and region
In the boxNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUE12 adapter and power cord, shoulder strap, body cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (UK specification); lenses depend on kitNP-FW50 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (Japanese specification); lenses depend on kit

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