13 Reasons Why Sony A6400 is Better than A6500

[@theizza68]

People love to complain. Period. I'm still blown away by my a6000 and I still enjoy using it every single time!

[@ryankkk98HD]

i love my a6000 as well!

[@skay822]

A6000 just got a firmware update, have u guys updated it yet?

[@theizza68]

@@skay822 no, how is it? I need to update the sigma 30mm f1.4 and the camera.

[@bazzie85]

@@skay822 really? Awesome!

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@skay822 I did...something to do with autofocus improvement! I like it because I loaded several apps like stopmotion, timelapse etc and they are cool to use for some projects...I will keep it for sure but if Sony releases a new camera that has everything the a6400 has but ADDS a headphone jack and IBIS then I will buy it for sure...for now I'm fine!

[@donnaleano9845]

Yes I just got a6400 after so many research on Sony. I'm a beginner so I appreciate your explanation

[@DiablyOo]

Man sony should pay you to be their ambassador for the a6*** series. Keep it up!

[@bcbhir]

They already do, he's a Sony influencer pal, can't you tell?

[@ja195]

Definitely already being paid

[@ArthurR]

Jason Harvey Nope, not getting paid by Sony or any other manufacturer. I’ve never taken sponsorships either.

[@ethank5681]

@@ArthurR How do you afford to make all these videos + buy all this gear??

[@kombizz]

I do agree that you are much better than any others on KZbin.

[@noahrairdon5133]

I highly love the flip-up screen on the a6400 rather than the flip out screen. Glad to hear at least one other person feels the same!

[@ceddo2511]

Same here, flip out sideways is cumbersome and awkward to deploy and you lose the benefit of flip up compactness when street shooting. This Sony screen is by far the best compromise for vloggers and still shooters.

[@NLMusique]

I like the flip up screen. I think it's very useful especially for family selfies. You might not need anyone to take your picture for you. :) And I agree with the other person too that flip out is a bit awkward and weird. Imagine you vlog and your eyes keep going toward that way.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

I fully agree 8:31 I used to own left protruding screen cameras from Panasonic and Canon, but I prefer the Sony tilt-back & flip-up screen a lot more.

[@noxious_hamster]

Honestly, I think youve convinced me. I was about to get a 6500, but those are some really good points.

[@buxz777]

Just read the comments and I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s still happy with my a6500 ✌️😉✌️

[@7up...]

I have 6300 and im happy with him. 6400 is not a huge different between this cameras.

[@MarcoCorreaBR]

For my a6000 I use a free app for Android called “Timelapse - Sony Camera”, from Thibaud Michel. Tricky to sync, not perfect, but certainly worth using. By the way, as always, great video, nice explanation. And because of your videos I bought my a6000, lens adaptor for Canon lenses, a Youngnuo 50mm 1.8 and a Meike 35 mm 1.7. You better stop those reviews, dollar in Brazil is 1:4 and my self control is terrible. Cheers.

[@Cyman75]

I just bought the a6400 tonight. Can't wait for it to be delivered. I was a bit concerned about the missing IBIS, but I thought the same way about it that I'd rather have a newer camera and invest in a gimbal than getting the a6500 missing out on a lot of the awesome features of the a6400 which you mentioned. Best of all, I really got an amazing deal, pretty much getting the camera for half of the retail price with two lenses included and I will hopefully also get a cashback for it, so in the end, it will come down to around 496 USD. This will be my first mirrorless, changing from an a58 which did me good services over the years being my first DSLR, but now the time has come for mirrorless and I am really excited about it.

[@donswanson1]

I've had mine for 2 months now and LOVE IT!

[@rokyrokys1913]

I am a wedding shooter..with no extra budget...I have the a6500 with..samyang 12 mm wide on steaycam,sony 35 mm f1.8,sony 18-105, and believe me it's everything you need to film a wedding...and after the 2019 software update for sony a6500 the stabilisation increased so much...for weddings I will not change my camera...I love you men for your review sony a6400..you are the best...Sory for my english

[@wilsoncheng2517]

Sony may just release a new A6700 8 months after the A6400 to include IBIS, just like the A6300 and A6500. For people who want the A6400, you may need to be aware of that!! I was the one of the guy who bought the A6300 just few days before the A6500 announcement.....

[@kierenkd]

He didn't say it did. You read it wrong. That said, there is always a new device being released. You should get buyers remorse because something better is released tomorrow

[@bcbhir]

The a6300 is still a beast, the a6400 is not much of an update mate. A real update would be A7III. If you want a proper midrange camera, there is Panasonic g80 upgrade the g90 being released in April.

[@DrDuu]

Me too😬

[@henlolneh]

I'm trying to be as patient as possible and wait until Q4 comes and goes before making my mirrorless purchase ... I need a lighter/compact pal for the a7iii.

[@ClassicalPan]

The A7000 is on its way.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

At 7:41 I am absolutely with you, I like tilt back and flip up screens a lot more than left-side protruding screens. I used to have a Canon EOS R and a Panasonic FZ2000 and definitely I prefer tilt back screens both for photo and video.

[@Paul_anderson_creative]

Spot on! Flip screen is best for my street shooting. Used a Nikon D5500 with flip out super touch screen, great camera, frustrating screen not angling straight up... Cheers!

[@Curtis-Randall]

I bought mine because of your video! I absolutely love it. I had a Nex-6...so I’m blown away with the a6400.

[@we4r119]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. I've just bought an as new A6400, I paid top dollar for it, but it hasn’t been used by the seller and it comes with a couple of extra accessories. I was worried I had paid too much for the camera as there are used A6500's available at a lower price, but with your review, I'm confident that I was better going for the A6400. My daughter hasn’t used a camera much before. She takes pictures with her phone, but is studying to be a makeup artist and needs a camera to take good photos for her portfolio. I hope she is able to use the A6400 effectively. Her phone pics are amazing!

[@keithbuck8252]

Just brought 6400 love it and I'm an ex A7 mk111 owner. I changed to micro 4/3 for a while but back with sony and this camera . It's excellent as is the review well done

[@BrianHeimbuecher]

I used to work at one of the top camera rental shops in NYC... for 14+ years, I could shoot with virtually any camera system. I was forced into early retirement due to a disability, and the only camera I personally owned was the A6000 with the kit lens. And a bunch of GoPros (but they don't count :-))... YIKES!!! I was waiting for the refresh of the A6500, but my sister enlisted me as the main, albeit somewhat slow, photographer for my nephew's wedding in mid-April. I just ordered the A6400 along with two of the 3 Sigma lenses (I bought them from FotoCare... I will use your link for gear in the future; I like supporting 'brick & mortar' shops for most things, but I know you have bills to pay). Thank you for such a great review: I started shooting with a Canon F1N in the mid-80s, pre-IS... in fact, PRE-AF! Shot Woodstock '99 for Canon & Kodak using a DCS-560, when reading histograms was a prerequisite. The young whippersnappers of today... IBIS... sounds like a type of bird... why, when I was your age... :-). Thank you again for all you do for us... and best to you and your beautiful family!!!!

[@AikoiEmil]

Thanks. I will buy the a6400 after watching this.

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome work dude! Need to get my hands on one of those as well. It seems like such an awesome step up for the a6k series. Just icing on the cake really!

[@DetourDJ]

Great review! Up to now, most reviewers have been crybabies that this camera isn't an A6700/A7000, but it's actually a genius move by Sony to get newbies into their APS-C platform, or even get A6000 owners like me with shallow pockets to think about stepping up. Honestly, when the price of a camera goes north of $1000, I start looking at the A7iii. I had no interest in moving from my excellent A6000 to the 6300/6500. They didn't offer enough to think about spending that kind of money. But the AF system and price of the 6400 has me looking at my budget. I don't do video much at all, and I've never noticed a problem with shake in my photos, so IBIS isn't a necessity. What really got me was the Eye/Face/Object AF and performance upgrade you noticed using the Sigma 30. I've moved my rig to the A6000 and the 3 Sigma APS-C lenses (16, 30 and 56), and the 6400 is the first body that I'd consider buying now if I'm staying in APS-C. Thanks for another EXCELLENT review!

[@ThadEGinathom]

I picked the a6500 as the upgrade for my a6000. The selling point was IBIS. Thing is, I don't vlog, and I don't often even shoot video. Stills almost all the way, and sometimes with manual lenses that I could not previously hand-hold without a firm elbow rest. I can drool over the new eye-auto-focus and the my-menu --- but I still went for IBIS And... I did not wait for everything to come in a new a6700/a7000/aWhatever simply because the a6500 has now become affordable to me: that new wonder model will not be.

[@charlesmchale9675]

Same as a stills shooter, found an affordable used a6500 body under warranty. The ability to use 3rd party lenses in low light handheld at extremely low shutter speeds >> 6400's features which are vlogger focused. To each their own.

[@livinbig12]

Just got mine. Love it! HUGE WARNING: The silent shutter is not usable with indoor lighting. Banding is INSANE. Wish I had known so I wasn’t let down.

[@livinbig12]

@Bikechanic Got the sigma 56 1.4, and I am in love. Use it for professional gigs. Can't imagine an a73 being clearer. It rides with me in my backpack 24/7, and I have had 0 issues even with the motion/banging around. Probably 5k pictures taken. I don't do a lot of video, but the lack of stabilization has been no issue for pictures. the sigma 56 is insane sharp. The only downside is that if you want to use silent shutter inside, it's literally not usable. But if that's not an issue, then stop messing around and get it :)

[@MatthewTape]

I went from the a6000 to the a6400....mostly for the mic jack...but all the other features have been a welcomed bonus.

[@alecfenn5040]

Do you feel its worth the upgrade? I was thinking about it, but wasnt sure it was worth the money

[@MatthewTape]

@@alecfenn5040 If I didn't need the MIC Jack, I might have waited longer. For the price it's nice, The auto focus is amazing. Yes i'm happy with the upgrade and thing it was worth it but the A6000 was amazing for the price.

[@Sks8maxident]

I had my a6000 for about 5 years. Served me well however I did notice a few overheating issues where the video would literally cut, stop recording and camera completely shutting off. I've done things to go around it like opening the battery lid compartment and pulling out the LCD screen to cool it down, but those are the perks of buying cameras nowadays packed with so much technology in such a compact form factor. It's finally died on me with a crack in the viewfinder, and after changing the settings back to my viewfinder (which I previously turned off) to test it, the LCD is no longer working and there's no way going back to the settings to turn it back on. I'm hoping the a6400 would give me a better experience, because the a6000 was a joy to use and lens selections is far ahead against competitors. It'd also be a hassle to re-sell my Sony lenses only to buy more for a totally new camera system other than Sony. For me, it wasn't a hard choice.

[@petvesta]

I did not yet see the entire video but a reason you DID NOT MENTION and most reviews do not mention but is very important to me is the fill-in flash. I have always loved them on cameras for when I need just that little bit of extra light and do not want to take the time looking for and setting up a flash. I love them but others do not seem to, because it is almost NEVER mentioned in reviews.

[@MChronicler]

I'm going to keep using my a6500. I mainly use sigma lenses so I need that IBIS

[@bsan89]

I just got mined recently, I'm glad I went for the A6500 since I started to use it to shoot video, that IBIS is amazing!

[@francenemoya2099]

I'm upgrading my Sony 6000 and have been soooo confused. I'm glad I watched this video. I'll be buying the 6400. Not too worried about the stabilization because all my lenses have that. Thanks.

[@teamscoobydoo]

saved me from buying the A6500

[@skinnylegend8324]

did you regret it??

[@ibidefredi8783]

Didnt save me from buying the a6600

[@beastisback3945]

Me to

[@ivandobrilev]

Did you regret??

[@JonathanBarrow]

I have watched almost every video about this camera since day 1 so I know most if not everything about this camera. But of course I will still watch to support your channel.

[@TheKooYah]

your A6XXX convinced me to move to this system. THIS VIDEO convince me to go with the A6400. Thanks for doing all the research legwork. Will be ordering the a6400 in a couple of weeks.

[@ArthurR]

Nice choice! Thanks for watching!

[@rjacob06]

All of your reasons are the same reasons I had for upgrading to the A6400 from the A6000. You are right, the Sigma lenses actually perform better with the A6400's new processor. They are now just as good as native glass. I have no regrets for upgrading.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Really loving my Sony a6400. I loved it so much that I did an unboxing video. Great video.

[@sun02547]

Well in Hong Kong, I find both are selling for around the same at less than $850, but the a6500 being an older model the depreciation rate would be much lower than the a6400. Plus I only use the non-stabilized sigma lenses. Color science could be corrected in post. I don’t do much sport so autofocus is not as important. I think I will upgrade to a6500 from my current a6000.

[@jackkhach]

sun02547 don’t forget that KZbin has become an advertisement platform lately 😊

[@Grr8jon]

NatureLove so true! Lol

[@richardmclachlan9119]

Go for it. I did. I always use RAW and Camera raw in Photoshop.

[@termi77]

This vkideo finally convinced me buying a a6400. Now I can't understand why so many KZbinrs don't recomend this nice camera. Thank you ;-)

[@philipanzelmo9711]

termi77 yup me too.Its not perfect but it’s superb,

[@Resuscitator]

Thank you so much! I am a new beginner. I purchased this camera before I saw your video and it made me glad I purchased it. Dont know what Im doing but Im sure I will figure it out. This video Helped.

[@Unkown196]

Shawnette M. Davis, idk for sure but I’m going to assume the IO will be the same but if not, it should be similar to the a6500. If you search up “Sony A6500 Overview Tutorial” from tony and Chelsea, he gives a really good run down of how to use the camera.

[@AndGuitar]

I think they knocked it out of the park with the a6400! Definitely picking one up!

[@philnolan7193]

I have had an A6000 for 5 years, and 18 months ago I got a good deal on a 2nd hand A7RII with 24-70, love image quality and 42MP. Sony continually innovate and give us great cameras with plenty of choice, enjoy what ever camera you have.

[@Carolyne_games]

Regarding the mic and display issue, many don’t know that some mic manufactures (such as Audio Technica) produce compact mics that pretty much just stick out of the 3.5 jack and can be turned in different directions. That may not be ideal when you need stereo sound, but for most people doing mono audio, that’s a super nice solution that doesn’t require getting any extra parts because no hot shoe/cold shoe mounting is needed.

[@classicboy97]

Really tempted to move up from my a6000 to the a6400 because of this video... but first I gotta get me a Sigma lens. Thanks man :)

[@unikmandakh]

so far probably best review of these cameras thus far on KZbin.... coz nobody else is talking about the limit problem... use to really bug me on A5100 was a big shocker... But yeah thanks for the awesome tip following this video i'm setting my sights on A6400 over A6500 considering the IBIS improvement is rather marginal

[@ibnawf112]

.. I'm a newbie on professional camera's and this guy made it look so easy. i know all about sony a6### because of you. thank you

[@JohnRichardsonAuthor]

Sony should come out with an external stereo video/vlogging mic for the A6400 that plugs into the hot-shoe but doesn't block the lens. The cage options for the A6400 are awesome. I've heard that you can use the USB C port as a headphone jack, but you've got sound level indicators on the screen, so you can see if the camera is recording sound and at what level it is recording. Overall, great camera and great review! Might have to upgrade my A6300.

[@shitalchandrap7987]

Lot of difference and looking at buying a6400 thank you very much Mr. Arthur

[@pitersudiman7380]

Bro, really love your channel..been using a6000 for 2 years now n watched your video ever since.. bought 2 lenses based on your video review..and now looking forward to upgrade to a6400.. Thanks bro

[@zaddy6960]

I always look forward to your reviews. That straddle the line between casual and technical perfectly.

[@pim782]

Side note: Your wife has a great smile (:

[@Ade5]

Ye, would give anything to have those teeths..

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

You're hitting on someone's wife...to their face...as he shows pictures of her with their new baby. Either that was an f'ed up effort at flattery or you're just plain creepy. Neither's good.

[@josephcarson8797]

Just take it as a compliment and a reason for a return viewer lol

[@twbrkfd1733]

Excellent videos. I had ordered an a5100. After I saw your a6100 vid, I cancelled the order and ordered one w/kit lens. Then I saw your a6400 videos; cancelled the a6100 and ordered an a6400 with severe buyer's remorse. Until I saw your other 6400 videos. Now; I will NOT cancel and am waiting for my new a6400 w/50-135, and plan to get a Sigma 30mm. Yippie! My first good camera was a Canon AE1 Program. My last really great camera was a Canon F1 which I dumped for $100.How about reviewing streaming hardware w/s6400; HDMI to USB vs HDMI to h264/H265. Lastly, the Sony camera has WiFi. It records using h264 (old should upgrade to h265). So why cannot they make it send h264 or h265 over the USB or WiFI? Thanks for the reviews!

[@debenga]

Just got my 6400 and I almost purchased a a74 but this one fits my need perfect compact and up to date on features and specs!!!

[@talisman7170]

insanely good video, absolutely gonna buy the 6400 over the 6500. almost bought the 6500 for the same price.

[@phucmapvlog]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sniperghost1994]

Hello Phúc Mập, mình cũng xem kênh của Arthur R cho máy ảnh Sony. Hihi.

[@jody1622]

Ahhh, thanks. I'm tempted but I think I'll hold out for IBIS. I have it on the a7 3 and it is so worth it.

[@richardmclachlan9119]

I have an a7R II and that is why I upgraded from 6000 to the 6500 last year. The 6000 is the real bargain, but when the light isn't on your side, the answer is IBIS. In the mean time I also bought a Lumix G9. When Sony bring out a 6600 with IBIS plus High Resolution and a nice bright big EVF as already available on the LUMIX G9 and coming soon on the A7R IV, I'll be at the front of the queue. After using a G9, it is clear that Sony are miles behind in terms of good EVF.

[@XjeraldX]

Thinking about buying the a6400, but I'm loving my a6000. Gonna keep experimenting with my a6000 for another year or so.

[@pawelje]

And have you stayed with a6000?

[@XjeraldX]

@@pawelje I ended up getting the a6100 last year.

[@sunny_feed]

I shoot 90/10 still vs video & that's the reason I will not trade my A6500 for A6400. IBIS is crucial for non native lenses. Yes the better buffer n grip is a real bonus too. A6500 suits me much better.

[@scottyzepplinphotography1188]

Get a tripod. Far better than ibis

[@davidtran6475]

I will be upgrading to a a6400 from from a6500. 🤣🤣🤣 Jk jk im with u on this one. Although id like to record longer than 30 mins sometimes

[@JoeCunha]

I have the a6000 and plan to finally upgrade. But I’m keeping the a6000 for backup. Great review video as always.

[@SChoco80]

Finally! this is the review I’ve been waiting for 👍👍

[@oliviertf]

Thanks! Decided to order the 6400 today, your review gave me the final impulse to go for the 6400.

[@lewislach1330]

In all honestly I've found the ibis on APSC is a bit of a gimmick, it helps a tad but people expect it to be that super stable level of ibis found in the full frames but its not the case, the travel is a significant amount smaller. If you want proper ibis pick up a Sony a7/a9 range.

[@supersawnick]

Could you please do an image quality comparison vs the a6000 in 1080p?

[@GuitarMastr3000LP]

For video, you should choose at least the a6300. It‘s got 4K, 1080p120, the Video picture profiles and a mic jack. All things the a6000 doesn’t have.

[@IanMustafa]

@@GuitarMastr3000LP gotta agree with this. a6000 is better if you're not frequently (or professionally) shooting video. a6300 is a deal especially if you can find it second hand and without lenses

[@Vitz_Austin]

Hi I’m from Thailand. Your videos are very useful for me right now. I am considering to buy 6400. At this moment I get the answer. Subscribed! Looking forward to watching more.

[@Fjzk952]

Think the biggest discussion for Sony APS-C enthusiasts right now is whether to upgrade to FF or not. Both A7 and A7ii are selling for less than a thousand dollars with some small and affordable lenses available such as the 28 F2 and 50 F1.8, for example

[@wavyboyjodii]

definitely gonna upgrade my a6000 to the a6400 now. Thanks 🌊🌊🌊

[@NLMusique]

Do it! You won't regret it. I did. I trade in at with Focus Camera and got a pretty good deal for it after using it for 3+ years.

[@wavyboyjodii]

Danny Dam if your talking about focus camera in Brooklyn.. thats crazy! Cause thats definitely where i was planning on going

[@tharakatimes]

Same here

[@NLMusique]

@@wavyboyjodii Sorry for the late reply, but it's the one. They gave me the highest price compare to B&H or Keh.

[@wavyboyjodii]

Danny Dam dope!

[@downeastaaa]

I personally love the flip up screen, for the exact reason you said!

[@DamonSun-kz6ty]

thank you for making this vedio, i will go for A6400 now

[@20robertang]

Great review/comparison. I really wanted to upgrade my a6000 but not decided if I’ll be getting a6400 or wait for a7000.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

I'm gonna wait for a7000 or whatever Sony decides to call it...! Headphone jack and IBIS!

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@Foto4Max right...more money...I just can't afford the a7iii- my main camera is a C100 mk2 and I don't do 4k yet...hmmm'

[@qichannel4072]

Hello, checking this out in 2024, is 6400 still above the 6500? I know there has been some updates on the firmware so making sure I am making the right choice…. Thanks!

[@findbinnu]

You missed a very important upgrade in my opinion, i.e. the death of Center Lock-on AF and the introduction of Touch and Track AF for video. Can you please test it's reliability and stickiness vs just letting the camera decide area of interest? Thanks.

[@ianmichael9224]

Wow I'm so glad I came across this I was just about to buy the a6500! Though the a6400 has no IBIS , I think all the other features are so worth it. Especially since it doesn't have the overheating issue when shooting video.

[@Happy_Snapper]

Thanks for the best A6400 review on KZbin 👏

[@DillonShook]

Arrgh, this is making me want to upgrade from the a6000... I wonder how the resell value of them will hold up with many people upgrading.

[@davva360]

I was going to say the flip up screen is good because you look directly at the camera and not to the side. However it does come with other compromises such as having to side mount your mic to avoid blocking the screen.

[@JeremyCWW]

Im using A6400 for 1 month , love it~

[@ko.kurt2024]

Hey Dear, first if all I’d like to say that you and your wife and your beloved baby has been awesome to watch. Thanks for sharing your valuable reviews. One of the best. 👌🏼 I bought A6400 last weekend and i have been trying everything according to manual. I am hugely stressed about the Auto Focus! I am a professional and have been over 20+ years, Canon user and medium and large format photography. I like using manual focus most of the time but Sony (I thought) has something spectacular with this camera. Eye Focusing, Tracking etc. Well, lets say it this way, as much i’d like to think it is me but out of 100+ photos, i can only find a bunch of photos are in focus. I have the 16-50mm kit lens came with it. Now the question is, is it the lens? But in manual focus and recording videos are fine. It is actually fairly sharp and nice lens. Fits well with a compact camera. Should i try another lens? Or upgrade this to A7 mkIII? Or change the camera? I want to use it mostly for videos with my Gimbal, yes the videos are fine but a lot to pay just for a video! I’d love to hear your suggestions please. Thanks a million. 🙏🏼

[@petvesta]

Exactly the information I was looking for and needed. Your videos are very good, maybe the best concerning the camera info I seek. Very clearly explained. Thank You very much!!!

[@user-rv8uj3vq7l]

I’m soooo glad I watched this, I’ve been having trouble looking for the 500, has it discontinued?

[@Levisgil47]

Hi, one thing could be interesting to test in a futur video would be to compare a6500 /a6400 in low light condition in regard to focus quality. One with a better AF (6400) against the A6500 equiped with IBIS.

[@Doa616]

Nice ,,, I’m still gonna use my a6500 since I use vintage lenses so the ibis is good on it

[@paulinholexus]

Duo Exia , agree. I got a bunch of beautiful manual lenses and the 6500 does the ibis job perfectly. Extra $400 for a flip screen? Please.

[@alexandergavrilov2566]

Another great review. Thanks. I did just buy an a6500 and still happy with my choice. I assume I can correct colors in Lightroom, which was the major thing I cared about. I also wanted IBIS because I shoot handheld a lot and I have several Sigma lenses with EF mount from my Canon cameras. And I do shoot sports a lot (well, circus shows mostly, which is kind of like sports), so having larger buffer is nice. But it is great to know all the benefits of a6400. If Sony comes up with the a6600 that includes IBIS, might be worth an upgrade.

[@lemonadeserenade]

Pre ordered it, can't wait :)

[@JamesPaulWhite]

Thank You! I was trying to figure out which one to get and saw lots of comparisons that made it sound like this is a close decision around picture quality judgements. These are indeed the reasons I will get the A6400. The biggest reason is the AF. I was blown away by the A9 but not ready to go that big. Getting an A7/A9 lite is perfect for me.

[@thejunebuggirl8338]

I know I'm 3 years late, but I'm on a budget. And I tried this camera (a6400) 2 years ago. I had so many focus issues I ended up selling it back to my local camera shop. I am now convinced mine had a defect. Focused great when someone was looking at me and it could find their eyes, but if they turned away or had hair over there eyes I had to fight that thing to focus for a good minute or two. Not great for portrait photography on the move. If you have any idea what I could have done wrong, please let me know, I may re-buy it. Also, I'm 5' tall so the small grip is a major plus for me! So only two up sides to the 6500. I will miss the stabilization, but I'm fairly young and shouldn't be so shaky anyway. I am not up to date on the new sony mirrorless cameras, if you have any you think surpass this and won't break the bank, please let me know!

[@laurenrhodes3972]

Hey, your side by side comparison at 3:02: which side is from a6400 and which is from a6500?

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Ok I need some advice. Gonna mainly use the camera for starting a KZbin channel. 60% video 40% photo. Sony ZVE10, a6400 or a6500???

[@keystonebrotherb]

This video clinched my decision. I’ve bought every lens that was highly recommended by Arthur R. I hope he doesn’t review the 135 GM lens; I can’t spend another $2100 for a lens! My favorite lenses are the Laowa 9 and the Viltrox 85. Although I use the “Trio” all the time!

[@BTheInstaller]

Thanks for the info. I really like the 6400, many of these features are overkill for a newbie but it does focus super fast and I've found the flip up screen usable... I saw the a7 IV come out but come on... $3500? I'm good with this a6400.

[@GuitarRJP]

Was wondering about your opinion. I just purchased the A6400 and A6500 - like to have a lightweight setup for travel. Lenses: Sony 10-18mm f4, OSS; Sigma 16mm f.14; Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. My original thought was to use the A6400 for video and the A6500 for photos. I am thinking about returning the A6500 after watching this video, getting another A6400 + Sony 35mm f.18 OSS (or the Sigma 30mm). What do you think?

[@DTYY941]

The A6400 is basically the A6500 SE version. I agree on all the points you mentioned

[@JamieFriar]

Another outstanding review! I find my new a6400 is giving new life to my old Canon glass. The 70-300l is terrific with the mc11 on the a6400, perhaps even better than on the 70d. Might have something to do with a weaker anti-aliasing filter on the Sony. As you know the mc11 with Canon lenses on the a6000 is virtually unusable. The modified ef-s 24 2.8 in another winner with the a6400. Haven’t modified (butchered) the ef-s 10-18 yet. Keep up the great reviews and tips.

[@CamsCampbell]

Nice. I just ordered an a6400 then watched your video for bias confirmation ha ha. My main camera is the a7iii. This one is for b-cam and gimbal shooting, inspired because my a7iii needs to go away for a warranty repair (faulty mic jack). Incidentally, I *will* miss the headphone jack, but only while the a7iii is away. I use my camera for shooting music content and monitoring is vital. it wasn't a dealbreaker, but it does make me sad that the a6400 doesn't have one.

[@davidhahn4854]

Love it. Convinced me. I was gonna get the A6500.

[@abdullahrazzaki]

Same here. I was going to buy the a6500 but after this video I bought the a6400

[@mathewmclean9128]

Great video! I'm hoping the next camera in the lineup has the best of both the a6500 and a6400 features and specifications.

[@mytube2013]

A6600

[@masstransita-trane9058]

Great review. I’m going with the a6400.

[@richardpcrowe]

14th REASON The Animal eye AF that comes with Firmware 2.0! It is really a wonderful feature for a guy like me who photographs hundreds of dogs each year! No more moving the focus point and/or focus and recompose! Also great for low dog-eye level shots using the flippy LCD. With the camera a distance from my eye, it was always difficult to ensure that the AF was locked in on an eye rather than on the animal's nose. Now with Animal Eye-AF, there is no problem. I know that if I have the face of the animal (dog or cat) in my frame the camera will lock in focus on the eyes...

[@jojocandelario22]

Thanks its very helpful review, what gimbals do you recommend for this camera?

[@Balanced--]

I bought the 6400 for $1200 aud. Came with the kit lense too! Thanks

[@pizzablender]

The A6500 also has two MR positions on the mode wheel for direct access to preselected settings.

[@iftikharmalik639]

im confused plz help me which camera? i should to buy? A6400? or a6500?

[@ArthurR]

A6400 if you are just getting into Sony cameras.

[@tiagoalmeida653]

can you make a review telling which extra batteries we should buy. thanks

[@AustinFerguson]

Bought the a6500, but I cant or don't think I could justify to jump down to the 6400. Maybe once they bring those feature sets to the A6600-A6700-A6xxx down the road and make it more compelling upgrade i'll sell off my body and get it. Great video and does give me a bit of buyers remorse, but almost owning my 6500 for 10 months at this point, cant go back. Love the camera and use it almost daily, its a good piece of technology in my bag!

[@Featinwe]

I might upgrade my A6300 to A6400 in some near future, very interesting comparison review! one of the biggest small disappointments to me was lack of SD UHSII slot.... quite a bummer. Instead, they keep obsolete Memory Stick for some reason. I can't understand that. There is virtually no cost to adding UHSII support, except for marketing/product positioning reasons.

[@nadeemirshad8234]

Great piece of advice and wonderful insights.

[@melbacaniiii4870]

I just upgraded from a6000 to a6400! This is hands down an amazing upgrade by a mile! This review reiterated everything that I like about it and more! I really appreciate that you are fair in pointing out a6500 advantage over a6400. All true, but the color in A6400 and the faster focusing beats even IBIS IMHO because there is always a workaround to get sharper or more stabilized image even when using non OSS lens, but you have to work harder in grading when adjusting your color to get what a6400 naturally have. Great review!