My First Camera | Why I'm Glad I Chose the a6400

I usually enjoy taking photos with my smartphone and recording landscapes while traveling, and I have taken various kinds of photos so far.

I decided I wanted a DSLR, and the one I chose was the SONY a6400.
This time, I will honestly summarize what I felt after actually using it.

Reasons for choosing the a6400

At first, I chose it based on the balance with the price.
While I couldn't afford a full-frame camera, the deciding factor was that I felt I could still get satisfying image quality.

And the final deciding factor was the feeling when I actually held it in my hands.
I remember intuitively thinking, 'I can use this for a long time,' because of the size and how well the grip fit.

Next is the size. I feel that the good thing about APS-C is, after all, the ease of carrying it around. I do go for drives by car, but in reality, I go out by train more often, and I was a little worried about my luggage increasing. In that respect, the compactness of the a6400 was a big advantage.

Also, since it is a SONY, the fact that there are a wide variety of third-party lenses and accessories was one of the deciding factors. I felt that there were many options and that I could use it for a long time.

For these reasons, I chose the a6400 because I thought it was a very well-balanced camera as my first serious camera.

Impressions after actually using it

What left the biggest impression on me was the speed and accuracy of the autofocus.

The a6400 has excellent real-time eye AF and tracking performance, and
it keeps the focus firmly on moving subjects.

Honestly, I think it's a camera that allows even beginners to take 'professional-looking photos'.

After all, since the body is compact and light,
being able to easily take it out for drives and trips was also a big point.

Photo finish

Despite being an APS-C sensor, the image quality is quite good.

You can definitely get a bokeh effect, and I rarely feel dissatisfied when shooting during the day.

In fact, even compared to full-frame, the difference is only about 'one step up', and
I felt that the performance was more than enough for everyday use.

Good points

・The autofocus is incredibly fast
・Compact and easy to carry
・Easy for beginners to handle
・Wide range of shooting possible by changing lenses

Points of concern

・Low-light performance is inferior to full-frame cameras
・No in-body image stabilization
・A bit quirky for video use

If you also want to shoot video, I recommend the next model up, the a6700

Recommended for people like this

• People buying their first mirrorless camera

• People who want to make photography a hobby

• People who want lightweight, portable gear

• People who want to easily take photos of cars and landscapes

Summary

I felt that the a6400 is a camera with an excellent balance of price, performance, and portability.

Although there have been minor improvements compared to the latest models, its basic performance, such as autofocus and ease of handling, is still very practical and can handle a wide range of needs from daily use to hobby photography.

In particular, I think it is a strong option for those who want to capture high-quality photos while prioritizing lightness and ease of use.