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When comparing Sony a6400 vs Nikon D7200, the Slant community recommends Sony a6400 for most people. In the question“What are the best cameras for photography under $1000?” Sony a6400 is ranked 6th while Nikon D7200 is ranked 12th.
Specs
Continuous drive11 fps
Dimensions120 x 67 x 60 mm
Image stabilizationNo (not in body)
Lens mountSony E
Max resolution6000 x 4000
MicrophoneYes
Screen size3" tilting
Sensor24 MP APS-C
TouchscreenYes
Video resolution4K at 30p, 1080p at 120p
Weight403 g
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Pros
Pro Good autofocus
Pro Good electronic viewfinder
Pro Good 4K video
Pro Good battery life
Pro Offers a flat color profile for video
A flat color profile captures footage in low contrast and higher dynamic range allowing for easier color grading in post-production.
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 Lacks focus peaking
The absence of focus peaking makes manually focusing difficult.
Con Poor in-video autofocus
The autofocus is fast and jumpy.
Con Fixed aperture in movie mode
Aperture cannot be adjusted while shooting.
Con Shooting 1080p60 requires using 1.3x crop sensor region
The image gets upscaled to 1080p from the crop region when shooting at 60fps. Though the difference between non-upscaled and upscaled footage is small and might go unnoticed.