Sony a6400 vs Sony a7R II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6400 and Sony a7R II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a6400 were released 2019 and Sony a7R II was released 2015. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6400 | 2019 |
Sony a7R II | 2015 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6400 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7R II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a6400 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a7R II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length 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
Sony a6400 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7R II has 42 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6400 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7R II |
42 MP
42177408 pixels 7952 x 5304 |
Sony a7R II has a 76 % larger resolution than Sony a6400. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a6400 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a7R II. Sony a6400 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a7R II has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6400 | 100-32000 |
Sony a7R II | 100-25600 |
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 a6400
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6400 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a7R II can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6400 | 11 |
Sony a7R II | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6400 and Sony a7R II 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 a7R II weighs 625 gr (equal to 1.38 lb) which is 55% heavier than Sony a6400 and its 403 gr (or 0.89 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6400 | 403 gr 0.89 lb |
Sony a7R II | 625 gr 1.38 lb |
Sony a6400 vs Sony a7R II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6400 and Sony a7R II, 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 a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Name | Sony a6400 | Sony a7R II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Release Year | 2019 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2019-01-15 | 2015-06-10 |
MSRP | 899 USD | 3199 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 7952 x 5304 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 42 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Image |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 10 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 4.5 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
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 Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 399 |
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 |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1228800 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
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.) | 0.78x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (wired or via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6400 |
Sony a7R II |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50
|
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 shots | 290 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 127 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 96 mm |
Depth | 60 mm | 60 mm |
Weight | 403 gram | 625 gram |