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Comparison of Sony Alpha ILCE-A6400 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A6600 [S]ave

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Sony Alpha ILCE-A6400 ×
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General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A6400Sony Alpha ILCE-A6600
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA6400A6600
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-6400
  • ilce-6600
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120120
Width (mm)6069
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)519828
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A6300Sony A6500
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.224.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6366.6
Sensor width (mm)23.523.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.923.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect++
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1586(19.7 mp other)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1111
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo CreatorXAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESony E
LensSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfacesSony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL18135
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0027.00 - 203.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.137.5
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2545
Filter thread (mm)4055
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points (phase-detection AF)Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points phase-detection AF, 425 points contrast-detection AF), Zone, Center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopterEVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.071.07
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00032,000
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-32000; expandable to 102400Auto, 100-32000, expandable to 50-102400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater; awb micro adjustment
  • auto wb (with new ambience
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • standard and white options)
  • underwater; awb micro adjustment
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire-screen Average, Highlight1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDRPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface ShoeMulti Interface Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit compressed arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wi-fi
  • ir or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi interface shoe
  • multi micro usb
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi interface shoe
  • multi micro usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.41-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.42-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1111
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8799
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.111
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)4246
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.111
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4244
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410810
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360720
Battery life, video (minutes)125250
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary NP-FZ100
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • "viewer" and "edit" apps
  • free downloads of "remote"
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit



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