Upgrading from Canon 6D to Sony a6400 - Is it worth it?

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Hi, how's everyone doing? I need a buying advice!

First of all - I know - is not exactly an upgrade going from FF to APSC

I have a Canon 6D (original one - not the MK II) for almost 7 years now. I used to do some photography work (I've been shooting for almost 20 years), nothing too serious, but I don't to them anymore. Currently I'm using my 6D for family and friends photography. Extremelly casual. I'm not gonna back doing work stuff with any camera.

But I'm facing two problems with it: one is the size and weight, it's really bothering me to bring it to some family/friends gathering, specially when I'm using 24-105mm f4 and a speedlight. WAY too bulky.
Other thing is the autofocus. Yes, when using the center focus point it nails almost everytime, but having to focus and recompose, sometimes I get slightly out of focus images.

I wish I had the money to buy a smaller and more powerful camera such as Canon R8, but I don't - and I also don't think I would benefit from all it has to offer now that I don't work with photography anymore.
Same goes for the Sony A6700 - way out of my budget.
But I found some stores in my country that has brand new Sony A6400 for a very reasonable price (half the price of R8 and A6700).
I was thinking about selling my 6D and buy the A6400 (with Viltrox 23mm f1.4 for walkaround - and a Sony 18-105mm f4 for more versatility).
Do you guys think is worth it?

I know I'm gonna lose some better noise in low light - also battery time, but the weight, size and AF are really leaning me towards this camera.

PS: I don't shoot video - pictures only
 
I went from 5D (original) to Fuji X-T2 quite a few years ago an I felt that it was a good move - going sown a sensor size meant smaller lenses, as well as body. And a much newer camera that was easier to use.
 
Craikeybaby said:
I went from 5D (original) to Fuji X-T2 quite a few years ago an I felt that it was a good move - going sown a sensor size meant smaller lenses, as well as body. And a much newer camera that was easier to use.
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Thanks! That makes sense. Also, getting something that won't break the bank it's a very important thing to me (as I don't shoot professionaly anymore)
 
The 6D is a much better at ISO above 3200 so if you rarely shoot higher not a problem. Sony’s mirrorless AF might take some time to get readjusted to as the the 6D’s AF is simplistic. Other than that on paper the A6400 is a much better camera but you might to see if you like the ergonomics and how the controls are for changing settings etc.
 
Would a used A7 or A7II be within budget?

I still have the original A7 and it mostly works for me with the only issues being the lack of an electronic shutter and by todays standards relatively sluggish AF, but it's still ok for lots of uses.

I don't know how much of a move forward the 6D is over the 5D I had but my MFT cameras are a move forward over the 5D and I think it could be possible that the APS-C is pretty competitive against the 6D and the eye detect and being able to focus anywhere in the frame will be real steps forward.

Whichever way you go, good luck with it.
 
woof woof said:
Would a used A7 or A7II be within budget?

I still have the original A7 and it mostly works for me with the only issues being the lack of an electronic shutter and by todays standards relatively sluggish AF, but it's still ok for lots of uses.

I don't know how much of a move forward the 6D is over the 5D I had but my MFT cameras are a move forward over the 5D and I think it could be possible that the APS-C is pretty competitive against the 6D and the eye detect and being able to focus anywhere in the frame will be real steps forward.

Whichever way you go, good luck with it.
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Thanks for the reply.
The A7 II is within my budget, yes. But the main issue would be the size. And I'm also looking for a better AF since, along with size and weight, the AF is one of the major issues with the 6D.
But your second info about your APS-C is of great help.

I appreciate your help very much. Any decision I take I will make sure to let you guys know!
 
I've owned both and the AF on the A6400 is very good for people although as mentioned the ergonomics are not always great (IMO works best in shutter or aperture priority).

There's a large lens ecosystem - would also point you towards Sigma's APS-C range for good value and relatively small size.
 
Just in case the OP hasn't come across this comparison site, it's worth a play with :D

Compact Camera Meter

Compare unlimited number of cameras with lenses, see how compact or bulky a camera is and sort by height, width, depth and weight.
camerasize.com
 
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