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When comparing Sony a6400 vs Blackmagic Pocket Camera, the Slant community recommends Sony a6400 for most people. In the question“What are the best cameras for video under $1200?” Sony a6400 is ranked 6th while Blackmagic Pocket Camera is ranked 12th.
Specs
Lens mountSony E
Video resolution4K at 30p, 1080p at 120p
Continuous drive11 fps
Dimensions120 x 67 x 60 mm
Image stabilizationNo (not in body)
Max resolution6000 x 4000
MicrophoneYes
Screen size3" tilting
Sensor24 MP APS-C
TouchscreenYes
Weight403 g
Lens mountMFT
Video resolution4K at 60p
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Pros
Pro Good autofocus
Pro Good electronic viewfinder
Pro Good 4K video
Pro Good battery life
Pro Small, pocket sized motion camera that can shoot RAW video (DNG format)
Cons
Con Poor 1080p video
Con Can overheat in 4K mode
Can overheat when filming in 4K mode, see: https://youtu.be/ytzWlrEgGPE
Con Rolling shutter artifacts
Con No slow motion capabilities
The camera records at up to 30 frames per second.
Con Particular about which SD cards it supports
List of supported cards can be found on their site, here.
Con Can't delete clips from within the camera
Con Menu is slow and mind numbing
Make your settings before you start/need to film. It is not touch screen. Changing settings is slow and inputting a shot description will take longer then your post editing work.
Con Internal mic captures poor audio
The audio captured is dry and shallow with a constant hiss in the background.