93.5
Best for professional vloggers and travel content creators who need cinematic quality in a pocketable form factor.
- 4K/120fps Slow Motion
- 10-bit D-Log M Color
- Integrated 3-Axis Gimbal
$499
Head to head · Cameras
Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera vs Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera
Ravvy scores Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera at 89.12 and Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera at 90.23. Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera takes the overall pick, best for hybrid creators and event photographers seeking professional full-frame value.
89.1
$948
The Sony a6400 is the best choice for creators who prioritize reliable autofocus and portability, provided they can live without in-body image stabilization.
Ravvy pick
90.2
$1,598
Buy the a7 III if you want the best price-to-performance ratio in full-frame photography and can live with a tilting screen instead of a flip-out one.
How they score
| Factor | Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera | Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 94.5 | – |
| Build Quality | 85 | – |
| Video Quality | 88 | – |
| Autofocus Speed | 98 | 94 |
| Low Light Performance | 78 | 91 |
| Battery Life | – | 88 |
| Image Quality | – | 92.5 |
| Video Capability | – | 85 |
Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera
What owners praise
- Industry leading real-time eye autofocus and tracking
- 180 degree tilting screen is perfect for vlogging
- Compact and lightweight weather-sealed body
- High quality 4K video with no recording time limit
- Excellent battery life for a mirrorless camera
What to know first
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Older menu system can be difficult to navigate
- Included 16-50mm kit lens has average low-light performance
Skip it if professional videographers requiring in-body stabilization or dual card slots
Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera
What owners praise
- Excellent 15-stop dynamic range
- Superb 693-point hybrid autofocus
- Dual SD card slots for instant backup
- Significantly improved Z-battery life
- Internal 4K video with S-Log support
What to know first
- LCD screen only tilts and does not flip
- Menu system is dense and complex
- Weather sealing is moderate not extreme
Skip it if vloggers who require a fully articulating flip-out screen
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera | Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Camera |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 027242932487 | 027242910775 |
| ASIN | B0DTFSLSTS | B07B45D8WV |
| GTIN | 027242932487 | 027242910775 |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit | 14 Bit |
| Crop Mode | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle | Zoom |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) | Direct Manual Focus (DMF) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | optical |
| Model Name | Alpha 6400 K | Alpha 7 III |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, 5 seconds |
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93.3
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