Sony a6100 vs Sony a6400

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6100 and Sony a6400. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Sony APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a6100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6400 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 32000.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6100
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6400

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6100 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a6400 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a6100 and Sony a6400 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a6400 weighs 403 gr (equal to 0.89 lb) which is 2% heavier than Sony a6100 and its 396 gr (or 0.87 lb).

Sony a6100 vs Sony a6400 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6100 and Sony a6400, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Name	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Release Date and Price	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Release Year	2019	2019
Release Date	2019-08-28	2019-01-15
MSRP	749 USD	899 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	Bionz X	Bionz X
Image	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	10	10
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	425
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	921600	921600
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	1440000	2359296
Photography features	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Frames per second	11 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	6 meters	6 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Memory Card	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1)
Remote Control	Yes (wireless or smartphone)	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a6100	Sony a6400
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)	420 shots	410 shots
Width	120 mm	120 mm
Height	67 mm	67 mm
Depth	59 mm	60 mm
Weight	396 gram	403 gram