Sony a6400 VS a6500 VS a5100 | Detailed Comparison 4K 1080P Video Autofocus Low Light
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Reason Behind the 30 min Recording Limit
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Timecodes
00:58 Ergonomics
02:12 Battery Life + Recording Limit + Overheating
03:48 4K Quality
04:00 1080p
04:44 Autofocus
05:57 Video Autofocus Comparison
06:46 Color Science & Picture Profiles
07:08 Low Light
07:49 Lack of In Body Stabilization
08:19 IBIS VS Non-IBIS
10:21 Price + My Recommendation
11:38 Recommended a6400 VLOG SETUP
12:03 Comments + GIVEAWAY
Buy Sony a6400
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00:58 Ergonomics
02:12 Battery Life + Recording Limit + Overheating
03:48 4K Quality
04:00 1080p
04:44 Autofocus
05:57 Video Autofocus Comparison
06:46 Color Science & Picture Profiles
07:08 Low Light
07:49 Lack of In Body Stabilization
08:19 IBIS VS Non-IBIS
10:21 Price + My Recommendation
11:38 Recommended a6400 VLOG SETUP
12:03 Comments + GIVEAWAY
Best VLOG LENSES for a6400
Sony 10-18mm f/4
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Zeiss 16-70mm f/4
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VLOG SETUP
Bracket Rig
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Manfrotto Quick Release
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$60 Rode VideoMicro - BUDGET FRIENDLY but Battery Draining
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Screw Adapter for the Mic
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Mini Tripod I Personally Use
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$250 Rode VideoMicroPlus! BEST VLOG MIC
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Reason Behind the 30 min Recording Limit
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a6500 has a lot more sharpness in low light , nice.
Still do not get it, why they named the 6400 "6400" and not "6600 with NO ibis" or something...
I like a6400 more!!
Any recommendations for a gimbal to use with the a6400?
What do u think of having the a6400 as a main camera? I like the features better than the ones of the a6500...
*Buys a6500*
*Sony releases the a6400*
People with a6500: *The pikachu meme*
LOL!
Sony did worst when the a6500 was just announced only months away after the a6300. Sony screwed up there customers.
just wait.. they will release a6600 later this year :)
A6500 is better...sorry.
I just bought the a6300. A month ago
Conclusion: I want the a6400 with IBIS....
& 4k 60fps
Sameee
same if you also include the higher buffer for continues shooting.
Now u can. It's the a6600 😂😂
You got it baby. The all new a6600
lol thanks bud :) Great comparison, the lack of IBIS really does show. And compare it to the hopefully improved a7000 IBIS and we'll see a major difference.
The legend himself
Agreed CC 😎🔥
The a7000 is like dr dres detox Album 😅
Should I also add Osmo Pocket on my vlogging gear like this t.co/b7STjaSVji
All I want is a perfect camera... 😂😂
I really liked the side-by-side comparisons. It was extremely informative.
As either a first mirrorless purchase, or as an upgrade to the a5100/6000/6300 this looks pretty exciting. People seemed dead set on getting an a7000 announcement and judged the a6400 based on that, instead of what they saw in front of them. It's fine to want all the bells and whistles, but Sony needs to keep their entry/mid-level stuff up to date as well.
Agree totally. I too was hoping for a A7000
You can hack unlimited recording, but not the better heat management (no one has managed to overheat this thing yet from what I've seen) more efficient power usage (ie longer battery life) or better autofocus. If you already have an a6300 it's still a great camera, but pretending this isn't an upgrade is silly
I've already seen a video in which they solved the overheating, they had to disassemble the camera and install a thermal pad, but let's face it, it's not worth it!
@@LuLeBe You can use a side microphone with a cage and use flip at the same time.The problem of A6400 is it doesn't have IBS.
@@LuLeBe of course, but a6400 is better than a6300 and a6500 in other features but IBIS
I was researching the 6400 for the last hour and was looking for a video like this, and the Jason posted one!! I think I'm gonna make the jump from my Nikon D3400 to the A6400.
👏👏👏 come on over! We got fantastic EYE-AF! :)
@@JasonVong Y'all do!! Now I just have to convince my wife it's worth it...
tell her it will take pretty pictures of her. it usually does the trick 😂
same!!
Don't do it, I bought a 6400 for a small camera to cary around and am not that impressed. Its true, Sony CAN'T make a comfortable camera for the hands to save their lives. The menu system sucks and coming from a Nikon you will hate it. Its a good Vlogging camera with the flip up screen but it sounds like thats not what your doing. If your a Nikon person like me stay with Nikon and get a Z6, the latest firmware update made a huge difference and their IBIS is great. The Z6 is also a fantastic Video Camera. I do regret buying this camera, my bad.
I can see such a work you put in this video, you always cover all the topics I was ever wanted from a camera. You're always no.1 guide when I need to make a buying decision! GJ Jason!
I wish they have a white 6400. That’d be great for someone who doesn’t want to look so “professional”, and fits more into a travel routine.
I must say, all your reviews are entertaining and still to the point. Enjoy everyone of them!
At $900, a6400 looks like a worthy consideration for a gimbal/ b-cam. My main shooter is A7iii, and so far I was considering another A7iii as the b-cam. Having seen in your review, that there’s no overheating or recording limit, I think it’s best and most economical option (so long a sit stick with Sony, which I may not).
Dr. Tu-Lam Pham I’ll probably go w a6400. It’s half the price and weight. Because I’ll use it on gimbal for videos, I don’t mind that it has no IBIS. Plus, continuous object tracking should make this perfect for gimbal use. We’ll see. I am not preordering, though. I’ll let others test the initial release.
I sold my Sony a7sii and the Sony a7rii and got the Sony a7iii. I'm considering exactly what've you just said. Although I'm waiting for the Sony a7siii.
Really digging the cross-channel love. Robert Hall, Camera conspiracies, etc. it's cool to see everyone working together!
Jason, really love how you've grown this channel. I find the info quite useful and entertaining! Almost at 100K and it's well deserved :)
Thanks Adrian!!
Jason, your review just gets better and better. Really enjoy it!
Coming from the a6000, I think the a6400 is a wonderful upgrade as an in-between camera for the better A/F & colours before I move on to their full frame line up cuz yknow, it takes time to save up and justify dropping $2K on the A7M3 w/o lenses!
I too upgraded from the 6 to the 64 , and glad I did ! IBIS ? Not a problem ...OSS /Gimbal.
To bad everyone was expecting the a6400 to be a professional camera. And because of it they picked it apart for what it needed in the camera to be one. Every company would go broke if $900 cameras were able to be equal to or better than a current $3000 one. Great video like always
Dude, that was a solid and packed breakdown/comparison. Well done.
Finally a great comparison video i was waiting for. Everyone just go trough the specs quickly and thats it like they dont really care about cheap entry level. But not You. Thanks a lot especially for the image comparisons and for the examples.
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The a6400 is actually a great camera, best AF to date and no overheating. The main problem with Sony APSC cameras is the lack of native lenses. Fuji is miles ahead on that.
Awesome video now let’s get you to 100k subs!!! You deserve it for this hard work
so CLOSEEEE!
Jason Vong Yes!
Yes. The A6400 has better color science. YES COLOR SCIENCE MATTERS! Great job Jason!
Hahaha!!
For me, just the camera I was looking for. Thank you!
Whic ones the best for still photography
Outstanding video. This camera offers a TON for the price. People might slowly realize that. Also the no record limit is KEY for beauty vloggers. Thanks for all the side by sides!
I was just literally watching your videos lol
@@JasonVong haha, don't do that! My videos are terrible in comparison to yours, but thanks!
Liked so much the review, the camera looks incredible
I appreciate all the work that you put into these videos it’s helped out my decision of buying the 6400 has my second Sony camera.
you're a really good youtuber! Love the way you use your hands and your voice has a great tone!
Brilliant! Loved the format!
that end timcodes made me give a thumbs up
Jason, awesome video man! Appreciate the high quality video!
Already pre-ordered the A6400!
Nice comparison man. Road to 100k!
I moved up to the a6500 from the a6300 for it's IBIS. Thanks for the test you did here. You can clearly tell the difference between the camera that has it and the one that doesn't even though the a6500's IBIS isn't the best on the market. Any help to clean up shakey footage is a huge plus.
The a6400 is still an awesome camera and I would have been pretty surprised if it included IBIS to be honest. They need to save the best goodies for their top of the line APS-C camera. Curious to see if people in the market for new go for the a6400 or the a6500 right now. I am sure the flippy screen is going to help it no doubt but I still love the a6500 and it's been one of the only cameras I have owned where my need to by something else has gone away.
definitely an awesome camera to get started!
My wife and I love the Sony ecosystem so having these reviews be between Sony cameras is a great help! Keep it up and don't worry about no pimples you're good man haha
I think this a6400 still has its position in the market before the real a6500's successor been announced (probably after a7siii, I guess).
The features i like the most in a6400 is the better screen which won't dim during 4k recording.
By the way, I really wish Sony can update a6500's firmware for better functionality.
As always, thanks for your insight and great sense of humor. You are my goto guy for Sony Camera info. Keep up the great work!
Awesome comparison man! Very very helpful. You answered all my questions. I'm picking up 2!
As a beginning vlogger with an a5100, I had been looking to upgrade to the 6400 or 6500. This was the perfect video to help me in my decision making. Thank you!
Awesome as always!
Jason, can you show a6400 after software stabilization? Like using those same clips?
The best a6500 vs a6400 video no doubt
Appreciate your review & honesty saying you'd recommend for 2nd camera.
Also, you're my first subscription! Keep up the awesome work.
Great video Jason. Love your reviews and opinions on these Sonys. May look at picking one of these up.
Great video. I’m excited about the Sony a6400. Great to see Vivienne in the videos!!!!! Where do you get all the Sony/Peak design gear. Love the channel, keep it up 👍🏽
Really nice camera, and really nice comparation!
Great vid!
Thanks Dave!
Hello Jason, do you have a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? The Son of God. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:9. And please ask the Lord Jesus to bless you with wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment. And please ask the Lord Jesus to forgive you for all of your sins and transgressions.
The a6400 is not for me. Waiting for the high-end Sony APS-C camera.
when we see how little specs they pack in for $900 i am no longer expecting much from a7000 compared to xt3
@@amanieux and what exactly would you expect to have from a 900$ camera? Indeed, you do not have IBIS, but you have better AF, smaller body, better video for almost half the price of XT3 :D
amanieux xt3 doesn’t have ibis either. You got the same image quality, but better af. Both have tiny batteries, and the xt3 shoots a few more frames per second with better ergonomics, with some other features. The xt-3 has not that much to offer for being twice as expensive.
@@CoffeeD_1 4k 60fps, better lenses, batterygrip, 10-bit to mention a few....
@@CoffeeD_1 and color science, wich sony will never figure out! xD
Thanks for the comparison video, I'll be keeping my A6500 for now :)
Ivan does it overheat?
Looking to get into the Sony ecosystem. Might start with the 6400. Great video brother.
I’m ready for this
Jason! Great review, found you on the Think Media vid, looking for a gimbal, but bonus finding U! Straightforward reviews, totally current, sense of humor...got it all goin’ on! Thnx
Yeeeeeessssssssss! Doing the good work of the gods and giving us all what we want. Thumbs up dude!!!!
Great vid, Jason. Enjoyed the image examples.
I might sell my trusty old A6000 and grab this one, so that I can still use a lot of my accessories :)
Great vid and content thanks
Thanks for the fantastic review, will definitely consider the A6400 now
Great video comparing the 3 cameras. Thanks!
I pre ordered the a6400. It will work for me!
I would definitely use the a6400 as my first vlogging camera and to record bts of my photoshoots👍
Great job on all of the comparison tests! The A6400 does appear to show Sony is going in a good direction, though some people would probably be better off waiting for whatever will replace the A6500 if price isn't an issue.
Great breakdown and comparison Jason. Legit thinking of picking one up to compliment my A7Riii and A7iii as a C cam or overhead camera. I’m really hoping that the A7SIII has a fully articulating screen and no record limit. Also congrats on hitting 91k my dude! 🙌🏻 Let’s get you up to 100,000k!
thanks David!
Best 6400 review on the tubes so far thank you and well done. 😎
is hlg not a big deal to people? I'm really sad my a6500 doesnt have it.
Great job, man
Awesome review. Thank you
The unlimited video recording is important for a lot of cases, I prefer 6400 rather than 6500 for video. Btw nice video
Love the video, planning to buy A6400 soon as my b cam
Thanks Jason. I love your channel. I just bought the Sony 6500 literally 2 months ago. But though the 6400 is a great piece of gear your video didn't make me sad to have gotten it! TG! I actually picked up a couple things I didn't know about the 6500. Thanks for taking the time to do this comparison. Now we'll sit back and wait for the A7000! The gear keeps changing and getting better but I still think the most important thing is having a story to tell :-) Thanks again! Peace
I very picked up an a6500 cos the rumoured a7000 body change isn't for me. Two weeks later the a6400 announced but I'm happy with my purchase. I will, however, get an a6400 to replace my a6000. Oh happy days.
Great video Jason. Thanks for using too many Sony event footage. I like how you went the extra mile to test these cams
Imagine photographers at dog shows using the animal eye AF on the a6400 😂😂
Good break down on these three models. I have seen other reviews that still criticize the colours in the Sony mirrorless cameras but often are trying to extreme settings or extreme situations. They often don't emphasize the need for proper white balancing or the importance of lighting a space with several different colour temperature light sources. I am just happy that these cameras offer the ability to things in such a compact system that I could only do with larger units a decade ago.
Thank you for your info. I was looking to buy the a6500 when my husband told me about the a6400. Your review helped me to make a decision in sticking to the a6500. Love the humor!
I understand the complaints about the screen being in the way for vlogging, and you have a very decent solution for it. But there are those of us that record ourselves with the camera on a tripod and send external audio through the jack from another source.
I'm a musician that records myself playing, practicing, and doing talking head stuff (about lessons and theory for students and band members), so this camera is an amazing answer to some of the problems I have with a great price. I personally have been feeling the desire to upgrade from my a6000 and have been on the fence on going for the 6300 or 6500, but this camera just made my decision for me.
sony 6400 or sony rx100 va for vlogging?
You helped me a lot in choosing the best 4k camera for my filmmaking school! I hope to get one soon. Thank you so much for inspiring me. God bless you and peace out!
I think I’m liking it better than my a6000. Very informative review/comparison between these three Sony cams, can’t wait for the next video.
Very useful information.Great thanks for your help.
🙌🏽📸👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Always a mega detailed and helpful review 🔥🔥🔥
Good video. Hit all the main topics of comparison. Thanks
Very nice IBIS comparison.
Thanks for sharing the comparison! Yea, I love the a6400 real-time auto-focus and animal eyes focus. But for the current moment, I will still stick with my a6500 because of the stabilization
Very good review.
Hi, 7:05 - what LUT?
well this video is what everybody needs to watch & know that this camera is already delivering so much for its price.
So the only advantage the a6500 has over the a6400 is IBIS, which isn't even that noticeable. Almost all of the improvements made in the a6400 are game changing IMO. I've said it all along. I never understood what all the hate was about for the 6400. This is an excellent vlogging camera and it shows that Sony is making movements to give vloggers what they want. Even Max Yuryev picks the 6400 over the 6500 hands down. I already have the a6500 but if was choosing between the two, you would be crazy to pick the a6500. With that said, I'm going to wait for the a7000. Good times.
also has an extra custom button
and the slightly bigger body(grip), and bigger buffer, and C3 button...but anyway, a9 level Eye-AF and new Imaging Edge mobile app is so tempting. I'm on the same boat, wait!
IBIS is too important feature, no IBIS no party. I'm waiting for a6700/a7000.
@@lorenzoocchipinti9120 Yes, many would agree :)
is that rumor about a7000 is true? is it really coming?
Wow I can’t get my a5100 to film for more than 5 minutes since I got it
Replace your battery
Jason, A7ii or a6400?
Great work Thank you!
Loved the review and the comparison, I'm ready to get the a6400 as a second camera. I might have to try vlogging someday...someday.
Thanks for this! Awesome!👏👏👏
omg, im so excited for this camera
Great video/review, will be upgrading to A6400...
I have the 6500 and this was extremely helpful... thanks bro
you think the Sony a6400 is n upgrade in photography compared to the a6000?
The AF System alone is worth the upgrade
@@JasonVong dude thanks for replying bug fan keep up the dope vidsssss
The a6300 doesn't exist anymore?! Did the overheating kill them all?
I thought the a6400 has the slog, cine an HGL pp ????
I like the fact that the a6400 has improved color. Hopefully they will include that in the future updates for the full frame cameras.
Nice Review Jason! I will love to win that strap!
great info, the a6400 is looking like a great option for what I'm looking for.
Looking forward to see the improvements in af finding their way to A7S III. The future is looking great! Also great comparisson