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Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera w/ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens

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Various retailers have Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera w/ 16-50mm Lens from $948. Shipping is free.

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Available:Various retailers have Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera w/ 18-135mm Lens from $1248. Shipping is free.

Available:Features:
  • 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking
  • XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen
  • Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
  • 425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points

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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $250 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1198
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Various retailers have Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera w/ 16-50mm Lens from $948. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dmytro_B for finding this deal.

Available:Various retailers have Sony a6400 Mirrorless Camera w/ 18-135mm Lens from $1248. Shipping is free.

Available:Features:
  • 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking
  • XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
  • 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen
  • Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
  • 425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $250 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1198
  • About this store:

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vapor22
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The package for new with the 16-50 lens was around $804 a couple of days back. This is a price increase unfortunately.
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Community Reviews

The Sony a6400 is an older but still capable mirrorless camera, especially for buyers who plan to pair it with better lenses. The body price has been seen at similar levels from Sony and Amazon, with some bundles adding freebies, cash back, or no tax through a Sony card. The kit lenses draw the biggest criticism, especially the compact 16 to 50 lens, which is described as weak enough that body only plus a prime lens makes more sense. It feels like a solid camera platform, but the lens choice matters more than the body here.

  • The kit purchase can include a bag, battery, and memory card plus a $50 cash back offer.

    VioletWriter5738

  • The camera has been described as fantastic and it has held a similar price level since 2018.

    cph

  • The stock kit lens can be bypassed by buying body-only and pairing with aftermarket prime lenses.

    FancyPocket4020

  • Sigma 10-18mm 2.8 and 18-50mm 2.8 lenses have been recommended as strong travel options for the a6xxx series.

    bleu

  • The stock kit lenses have been described as producing inferior image quality and not delivering great results.

    violiantanman99

  • The a6400 has been framed as an older camera, with suggestions that newer models may be better for 2026.

    cphSonicTron

  • The current kit pricing has been called a noticeable increase compared with about $804 a couple days earlier.

    vapor22

  • The deal has been criticized as not good compared with roughly $700 a couple months earlier.

    ThriftyStranger800

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Aug 19, 2026 10:59 PM
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tanman99Aug 19, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quote from vspectra06 View quoted comment :
What's the low price considered to be on these?
$98 SmilieAnyone been here long enough to remember that glorious night?
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Aug 19, 2026 11:09 PM
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tanman99Aug 19, 2026 11:09 PM
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Anyone new to this camera or even SLRs. You're not going to get great results with the kit lens here. The bigger kit lens is way better but the compact kit lens is pretty bad. You pretty much might as well use your cell phone. But it can still have its uses so for $100 it might be worth it to keep under certain circumstances. I say that so you don't get frustrated. Photography is a lifelong hobby and it can take some time and experimentation to find your groove.

But do yourself a favor and budget for prime lenses. They don't even have to be very expensive. Look in to Sigma primes. And check out ArthurR on YouTube for some great guidance on lenses.
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Aug 19, 2026 11:57 PM
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djsvetljoAug 19, 2026 11:57 PM
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Quote from cph View quoted comment :
Fantastic camera. Had mine since 2018 and it was around the same price. I think the tech might be a bit outdated now a few years later. There might be better models now so not sure if I'd recommend in 2026 but then again, these cameras just get more and more expensive.
Nice try. It was released in 2019. Only commenting because I can't believe they still sell a 7 years old model.
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Aug 20, 2026 1:08 AM
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Ludwigger
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Aug 20, 2026 1:08 AM
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Last edited by Ludwigger September 29, 2026 at 08:19 AM.
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Aug 20, 2026 3:00 AM
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avg-joeAug 20, 2026 3:00 AM
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Sony really needs to step up their game with this line of cameras. While their full sensor line is great, they are been left behind by the competition in the cropped sensor segment!
Aug 20, 2026 5:06 AM
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ToeAug 20, 2026 5:06 AM
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Cameras sure have stagnated over the last decade or so...
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Aug 20, 2026 6:06 AM
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VerbalEruptionZ2
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Aug 20, 2026 6:06 AM
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dont get this if you want to color grade videos as it only shoots in 8 bit colors. You would need something like the a6700 or zve10-II (the entry level apsc for videographers tbh) for 10 bit color video. Also there is no IBIS so handheld videos are hard even if you shoot auto. Photos honestly unless you are doing it professionally like sports etc theres not too much you cant do with this. You can take good photos with it unless you want extremely low light in that case you know you would go full frame.
Last edited by VerbalEruptionZ2 August 19, 2026 at 11:08 PM.

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Aug 20, 2026 1:32 PM
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FancyPocket4020Aug 20, 2026 1:32 PM
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If you can stabilize this frame it does take, IMO, excellent video footage, it just requires a gimbal / tripod.

Although like noted above no real color grading, but I was referring more to enthusiast filming.
Aug 20, 2026 2:06 PM
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carwash1976Aug 20, 2026 2:06 PM
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the vampire special since it has no mirrors.
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Aug 21, 2026 8:31 PM
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seahawks
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Aug 21, 2026 8:31 PM
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I purchased this a6400 several years ago with the 18-135mm lens. I would recommend it over the base 16-50mm lens. Camera prices have really held steady over the last few years.
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Aug 22, 2026 2:42 PM
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FairTeam939Aug 22, 2026 2:42 PM
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Quote from Ludwigger View quoted comment :
It is old and on this deal expensive. But what improvements have been made in the last 7 years?

We have enough Megapixels, nothing really new in optics.

Imo, anything made in the last 10 years is likely plenty good for most. I'm on Z50 and still discover stuff Odidn't know here and there.
meh, i buy old used cameras anyway. if a camera or whatever does what you need, then look no further.
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some people love to live in debt or whatever, until the cock crows. ooops should have re-thought, to late.
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Aug 22, 2026 10:19 PM
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asuchemistAug 22, 2026 10:19 PM
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Quote from avg-joe View quoted comment :
Sony really needs to step up their game with this line of cameras. While their full sensor line is great, they are been left behind by the competition in the cropped sensor segment!
Really the a6700 is a beast. I use it more than my r6ii and a7iv! Probably the best camera Sony ever made at an "affordable" price!

And the a6700 is the reason why I sold my R7!
Aug 24, 2026 2:54 PM
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jmackthejediAug 24, 2026 2:54 PM
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This is just a regular price, I paid $928 for this camera back in 2019 when it first came out. The prices of things have gotten ridiculous.
Aug 26, 2026 4:56 PM
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ccheungAug 26, 2026 4:56 PM
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I bought it around 6 years ago. Since then, I haven't paid attention to new developments or models. My impression is that new camera models come out every 2-3 years. I am just curious why it is still selling, and even at this price (probably more expensive than I bought it)? Hasn't a new model come out yet?

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Aug 27, 2026 4:03 AM
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PineappleUnderTheCAug 27, 2026 4:03 AM
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Quote from hardly_here View quoted comment :
The lowest its been this price on amazon is what its at right now. Where did you see that price?
A6400 for $830 on Newegg website

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