Sony a6400 vs Sony a7R IVA: What Should You Get?


Sony a6400 vs Sony a7R IVA Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6400Sony a7R IVA
AnnouncedJanuary 2019April 2021
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Resolution24.2 MP61.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions6000×40009504×6336
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C)35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.92µ3.8µ
Low Pass FilterYesNo
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 32,000ISO 32,000
Extended ISOsISO 100-102,400ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoYes
Focus Stack BracketingNoNo
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS10 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)8 FPS10 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNoneCompressed 12-bit raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed 14-bit raw is available at 6 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)46 frames (11 FPS)68 frames (10 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points425 567
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-2 EV-3 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits8 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorExtra 1.23x crop in 4K 30p; extra 1.14x crop at 1080p 100 / 120 FPSNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit780 min780 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)SD (UHS-II)
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution0.92 million dots2.36 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisSingle Axis
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots5.76 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackNoYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashYesNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType B 2.0Type C 3.2 Gen 1
Battery TypeNP-FW50NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)360 frames530 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)410 frames660 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)403 g (0.89 lbs.)665 g (1.47 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)120 x 67 x 50 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 2.0″)1129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 3.1″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$900 (Check Current Price)$3200 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a6400 Used PricesSony a7R IVA Used Prices
1The Sony a6400’s depth measurment in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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