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Sony Alpha 6300 vs Sony Alpha 6400

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SonyAlpha 6300SonyAlpha 6400
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2016February 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 range100–25600100–32000
Sensor detailApproximately 25.0 million total pixels; anti-static coating and ultrasonic dust reductionApproximately 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; standard still and movie range tops out at ISO 25600ISO 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-6300L includes E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS; later ILCE-6300M kit uses E 18–135mm F3.5–5.6 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 169 contrast-detection points; AF-A/S/C, DMF and manual focus; Lock-on AF and Eye AF425 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 detailUp to 11 fps with AF tracking; up to 8 fps with live preview. Sony lists buffers of 47 Fine JPEG or 21 RAW/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 and Auto HDRPASM, 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/24p in NTSC mode, up to 100 Mbps; Full HD up to 120p; S-Log2, S-Log3 and S-Gamut profiles. Sony specifies 6K-equivalent full-pixel readout at 24p; 30p uses a smaller readout area.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
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailScreen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; no touch inputScreen tilts approximately 180° up or 74° down; touch focus, shutter, tracking and touchpad
Viewfinder detail0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; high-frame-rate display mode0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification; 60/120 fps display modes
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs410 photographs
Body weight361 g359 g
Release detailSony Japan specifies 11 March 2016 for ILCE-6300 and ILCE-6300L; this is the original Alpha 6300.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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity; smartphone location linking
Battery life detailNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 400 photographs with LCD or 350 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 × 59.6 mm; depth from grip to monitor 48.8 mm120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm; depth from grip to monitor 49.9 mm
Weight detailApproximately 361 g body only (Sony Japan); 404 g with battery and memory cardApproximately 359 g body only (Sony Japan); 403 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy front, top and rear covers and internal frame; dust/moisture-resistant design is not a waterproof guaranteeMagnesium 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 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory-shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable; kit lens variesNP-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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