Sony A6400 Camera Guide [repack] May 2026

The Sony a6400 sits in a unique sweet spot in the camera world. Released in 2019, it remains one of the most popular mirrorless cameras on the market in 2024 and beyond. Why? Because it nails the trifecta of modern photography: blazing-fast autofocus, uncropped 4K video, and a compact body.

"The 4K video looks wobbly (Jello effect)." Fix: You are experiencing rolling shutter. Turn on "SteadyShot" to Standard (not Active), or use a gimbal (DJI Ronin SC). The a6400 has bad rolling shutter; avoid whipping the camera left to right quickly. sony a6400 camera guide

"Face detection doesn’t work." Fix: Go to Menu → Camera 1 → Face/Eye AF Settings → Make sure "Face Priority" is turned On . Also, ensure you haven't accidentally turned off Face Detection in the Fn menu. The Sony a6400 sits in a unique sweet

If you are a (50% photo / 50% video), the a6400 beats the newer ZV-E10 (which lacks a viewfinder) and the a6100 (which has worse build quality). Because it nails the trifecta of modern photography: