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Verdict
You could be forgiven for thinking that the Sony Alpha A6400 is only a minor upgrade over the A6300, with the most notable additions being the flip-out screen and a few other tweaks. It also still has some of the A6300's shortcomings, most notably the absence of any in-body image stabilization.
However, what's really exciting here is the A6400's incredibly advanced autofocus system – the number of phase-detect points may be the same, but it's the clever work behind the scenes that really shifts things along. It's certainly one of the most sophisticated systems we've seen on any camera, and more impressive for the fact that it's on a camera costing under $1,000 / £1,000.
The greatly improved focusing makes this a much more accessible camera than its predecessors. We'd still like to see better touchscreen integration to help deliver a more streamlined shooting experience, but if this camera can help you to increase your hit rate thanks to its advanced AF, regardless of the subject you're shooting, that can only be a good thing.
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