DPReview TV: Sony a6400 Review 

“I just hope they'll make the buttons even smaller and the menu system more complex” lol.

Having watched 3-4 other reviews of the same camera and shots from the same"events", I can definitely say that Chris is a great photographer. All the other "famous" youtubers/reviewers, were at the same spot, at the same time but only Chris observed and photographed like an enthusiast.

I want Chris and Jordan with me every time I walk into Best Buy and B&H narrating everything.

This camera makes me excited for the a6700/a7000. Flip out screen with ibis would be perfect!

Thanks for the honesty, I enjoyed your review guys.

Matt Granger killed it in the intro😂. Thanks for nice review as usual :)

As always, awesomely good review Chris -> honest and unbiased = enjoyed it. Thanks much :)

Great job. Thanks for honest thoughts. It is only my opinion, but will love to watch you longer than 13 minutes. Real pleasure.

Very useful overview of this camera and its capabilities (and also what we might be able to look to in the future).

Chris is the first one, I've heard mentioning there must be a6500 replacement on it's way too. Thank you! That's why this is lacking in some areas. Also I don't really get why everyone is moaning about the flip screen going up. You can buy a bracket to go under the camera, so you can have the mic on the side and I actually prefer the screen on top. I find it less distracting when I'm in front of the camera, and it's not as noticeable for the viewer either, I find.

Great honest and fair review... to many people expected a high level professional camera and I truly think they were unfair and not open minded to who this camera is intended for... definitely not a professional photographer. But most professional photographers egos are way bigger than any camera that could ever be produced. Great video like always guy's, thank you

Great video, what camera are you using while filming this? Thank you 😊

Hi sir, Which one will be better camera for macro, bird flight photography. A 6400 or d7500 or any other option in these price range. Please help me

Thanks for the honest and detailed review!

You have articulated my thoughts and conclusions about this camera exactly! Good video!

Well done guys, thanks for the reviews

A good and fair review as usually. I'll wait for the high-end aps-c camera.

same place, same camera, same subject, yet, your photograph are much better looking than other reviewer on the same trip. great job guys! love your work!

What are the other "better vlogging" options? I'm looking at buying my first camera to be used mostly for vlogging. Any suggestions? Thanks

Always love your guy's videos. Thank you.

Nicely done guys, especially the bit at the start with me. Actually, what happened after that? (I've cunningly held YOU back towards the end of mine)

Is it possible to display the level gauge AND the histogram at the same time. Is it possible to manually set the white balance using a grey card while in video mode?

Can I shoot in rain with a weather sealed lens and sony a6400??

Need that camera to up my cinematic travel game! AF is doped. Thanks for sharing.

Sir, what can you recommend a mid range nikon dslr for photography and videgraphy? Thank you.

With eye detect on, can one still use lower f-stop? Or the aperture becomes automatic when eye detect is on?

What about mainly using it for photos? I have a very stupid question, is there rolling shutter in photos?

This was actually pretty helpful & simplistic. Subscribed & bell clicked

will those new AF features you mentioned, as well as the new animal eye tracking, be a something that is released for older camera models or only available in the 6400 and newer models?

Excellent and thorough review.

I think that Sony should have considered working on a better sensor readout, if possible. You could pop this on a stabilizer, and maybe even get around the headphone and mic issue that way (depending on how you "rig" it) but that rolling shutter is pretty tough to get around.

okay I'm thinking about getting this camera but also getting a battery grip for it does it use the same battery grip as a6300?

Which exactly app you mentioned for time lapse for Sony 6400? Because I’m planning on buying this camera specifically for time lapses. Is it complex to shoot time lapses with this camera? And what about the quality?

DPReview or other photography enthusiasts, I plan on going to Tokyo next year and I plan on buying this camera in between now and then. However, I'm not sure what lens to take. I plan on traveling light and I need an all around lens to use for almost everything (portraits of friends, landscape and a few videos). What would be the "jack of all trades master of none" lens to use in all these situations? Thank you for ya'lls time.. P.S. I don't know much about photography but I plan on mastering this camera as much as possible.

I’ve been using the 5100 for my vlogs I’m excited for the 6400 but I’m worried the lenes won’t move back and forth between that and the A7 when I eventually do get it

Glad to see Chicano Park getting some love on your channel

ty for this video! the a6400 has image stablisation issues, which camera then doesnt have this issue?

Love your honest thoughts on the camera. Not that I am in the market for one (using Pana G9), it is amazing how much tech is stuffed into these cameras. Vlogging camera? I don't see how.

Dang, where are you filming that balcony shot with the glass? Flipping beautiful.

PS what lens were used for the A6400 video footage?

Does Super 35 mm works with 4k30 or as before - only 4k24/25?

Has the color science been updated since the A6300/A6500? Is it in line with the A7 III/A7R III now?

Which one is better Canon Eos RP or Sony a6400 ? for travel photography

Does the lens 18-135mm making any autofocus noises while recording videos ?

Looking forward to the A9 5.0/6.0 firmware review.

Hello guys what would be the ideal choice between the sony a6400 and panasonic fz1000II for making home and landscape videos. Greetings from Portugal. Thanks

I'm a beginner and I just found this channel. Keep watching and watching for better vlog camera. Now im dizzy

Chris and Jordan, thanks for the tips and reviews. - RJane Style

I actually wish @DPReview would talk more about the high frame rate shooting capabilities of DSLR/Mirrorless cameras that come out. Do the ones who that shoot 120fps shoot it w/audio?

Would you recommend the Canon 80D or the Sony A6400 if I were focused on wildlife videography including macro shots of insects, fish etc.?

You are definitively the best : first ones to mention the huge rolling shutter / wobbling I instantaneously found chocking first footage I saw, talking about the timelapse and making clear no video is created (bummer, the app did it, Sony come on, you nearly got it), emphasizing the bad vlogging setup it represents (why the f*ck don't they just put a fully articulated screen like Panasonic), showing the new menu customization interface (the pictogrammes will be a huge time-saving trick for both new Sony users and older ones), talking about the no recording time limit (which is pretty huge for some people I think) and all Chris' speach about new autofocus is so damn interesting and right ! 😊 Thanks a lot guys, contrary to a lot of other pro RU-vidrs you don't just "scratch the surface" of the equipment you review and that makes all the difference. Keep the good work, you rock ! 😉

Please review Sony DT 16 50 2.8 SSM on A6400 with LA-EA3 adapter. Considering this combination for wedding & travel photography

which of the lenses is better for close picture like 6 to 12 feet?

You were saying now we do not need to pick a AF mode for various scenarios. So, the ultimate AF mode for the A6400 is which mode? AF-C? That it will do all the AI to help focusing?

Hi,nice review.If people were as honest as you are when reviewing a camera the world would be completely different. I also think that manufactures will have to have at least two drinks before listening to your review! Have a very happy new year,Chris!Bye.

Does a6400 record at variable frame rate or constant frame rate? Will there be any audio sync issue in Adobe Premier Pro?

Slightly off-topic, but I noticed the video recorded with the Sony A9 had blown highlights on faces, whereas the Panasonic GH5 looked much better.

Is there a way to prevent the rolling shutter?

Starting out for short films. This or original A7?? Thanks

With a price of 1049 Euro for the body it's really closer to the prosumer range than entry level or even above-entry like the d5600. Main problem are still lenses, though. It's not a good feeling to invest into a system that the producer is not really focusing on or committed to. Sony clearly prioritizes FE. There really is only one player who takes APS-C even serious and that is Fuji.

Hi, how about rolling shutter at 1080p ?

Does the auto cleaning function in the camera menu work on your a6400 ? Does the sensor vibrate when you turn on cleaning ?

Great review! Thanks!

Does the 6400 have silent shooting? The option to turn off the shutter sound?

Loved the cameos, especially TCSTV!

And Camera Conspiracies makes his appearance (after his shirt did earlier). I'm sure he'll be thrilled...haha.

Hello, question for Jordan who proclaimed there were much better cameras out there for blogging.. Do you mind sharing your recommendations?

The Eye focus is it working ONLY on Sony lenses, or other brand like the Sigma 19mm f2.8 or Sigma 30mm f1.4, or Sigma 60mm f2.8?

Great and honest review on the camera. I am looking into buying my 1st actual camera for my Dj business because I want to steer off into the photo business as well. I want a good camera I can learn the basics of photography but also don’t want to be upgrading in the near future. The Sony a6400 has caught my eye 👁. Thank you saludos from Dj Flex 💪🏽 watching from West Texas

What strap are you using with the a6400?

Great review! I love your common-sense and positive attitude, Chris. Also, you were pretty steady when Jordan said you were hand-holding the camera to film him. It looks like a nice camera at its price point. I think people expect too much these days, the camera companies will run out of improvements if they implement too many every time a new camera comes out.

A family member bought a Sony A6400 and I noticed vignetting issue in raw files. With the 18-135 f3.5-5.6 OSS lens, the corners are dark from 18 mm to 24 mm when raw files are viewed in Raw Therapee and Aurora HDR, but the JPG files seem to be fine without any issue. Does anybody notice the same issue? Is this an issue with the hardware and Sony just use software in camera to correct it? Thanks.

I loved that opening sequence, great idea. Gordon must have a 6th sense. :D Nice video guys.

One thing I love about the A6xxx series is the handling. There's no other mirrorless camera that you can use with one hand so easily. Especially not the Fuji bricks. Such a great body for street photography.

Which lens do you recommend 16-50 or 18-135?

I'm from SD....and that's a TOUGH neighborhood. Still, glad to see anything from my hometown.

Good review again Chris

I’m looking to upgrade from my Nikon d3500, I’m thinking of going with this one!

‘WE NEED LENSES’, absolutely true!

Hi Chris and Jordan , would like to ask does A6400 AF system works better than A6500 under low light condition? Im thinking to downgrade my A6500 for A6400 just for the improved AF system , but seem no one on youtube mention how does A6400 AF perform under low light condition such as dim lighting indoor wedding reception dinner. Hope to hear from you guys soon. Thanks .

@DPReview What many cameras of that class do you know that have less rolling shutter nowadays? The α9 is of Course exceptional, but what else?

Rolling shutter and lack of Ibis are the only two limitations of this camera. And that means you'd have to improve your shooting techniques with or without a gimbal. I'm a Canon user and unless they come up with a better FF soon or Sony releases another upgraded model this year, I'm seriously considering getting this camera for video.

Jordan can you slap Chris for wearing that moire shirt for me, please?

Are you doing the review w/ the a6400?

Nice review and well balanced. Enjoyed it ;-)

missed that the screen doesn't dim in 4k, I think that's one of the best upgrades over the 6300.

hi. jordan mentions this camera is NOT a good vlogging camera.. what would be you and Jordan's pick for a compact vlogging camera w 4k video?

Im trying to get a camera sony a6400 or nikon z5?

Cannon 80d or sony a6400 which one i should buy ?

Can you recommend a better camera around the $1000 (or less) price range? I have a vacation coming up in less than a week, and I want a nice camera.

I need help. I am in the market for a new camera. I am coming from the A6000. Do I get the A6400 or wait for the next one to take over the A6500? I don't need IBIS because I have a gimbal. Thoughts?

See, I think we've been so "wowed" by Sony for so long that a release like this disappoints. We are all holding our breath for that camera that has a true fully articulating screen (off to the side like Panasonic), headphone jack, IBIS, and a better battery. It was probably a good call not to launch this at CES cuz of how lack luster it really is, knowing we want something more!

The best a6400 review out there

Jordan regarding your rewiew regarding videos what can be a better option for vloggers?

Hi, is it really weather sealed? I watched a few reviews of this camera and most of them mentioned that it's not good out in the rain, but seeing you soak that thing and still use it after made me think otherwise. I'm still undecided on what to get as a beginner's camera. The a6400 or the XT30. If you can confirm that it's weather sealed, or if it's close to that then I wouldn't think twice with the a6400.

How does it deal with low light and super bright light with sun on the windows

Can this camera take an image whilst recording video? Or must you stop recording to take a photograph?

has someone tried if eye AF works in 4k video ?

Could you please create a video comparing 6400 and 6100

I use an a6000 and 55-210mm kit sony lens and I just can't auto focus, it will only sharpen lets say the eye of the bird and none of the feathers. I also as a result manual focus and lose my shot half the time as bird has flown away. How is the a6400 with the 70-350mm focus and the sharpess of getting the whole body of a bird?