When you think of a mirrorless camera that’s great at both photography and videography, odds are, you’re thinking of this one brand. The brand with four letters in its name, hails from the land of the rising sun, and has built up such an incredible reputation for itself in this space. Sony.

Before I go any further, I want to let you know that I am a complete beginner. All my current knowledge comes from 1 month of heavy researching camera reviews, etc. So if you are interested in a newbie's perspective, here you have it: I initially wanted to get the Canon M50, since it was more...

If you're in the market for a new standalone camera, the Sony a6400 has a range of features that'll make almost any photographer happy.

Great autofocus features; Selfie mode; Video and still shooting options

Some button and design layout issues; No built-in stabilization

A truly excellent camera, the A6400 is likely to tick a lot of boxes when it comes to the wants of photographers everywhere. It's small enough to be properly portable but with excellent image quality and enough power to keep photographers happy whether they're shooting static landscapes or ferocious...

Excellent picture quality; Small and transportable; Great video quality

Battery life could be better; Image quality at high ISOs is lacking

The Sony Alpha a6400 far from the beefiest camera in Sony's lineup but it's a great place to start if you're looking for one.

Great feel; Clean results; Interchangeable lenses

Lacks dials; Sony software is still a bit finicky

Over the past 18 years of digital photography, I went from point and shoot digicams to a Nikon D40 to a Pentax Kr to a Sony NEX-5N and then a NEX-5T. I always liked my Sony NEX cameras, but the picture quality indoors and jpeg colors weren't exactly amazing.

A handful of key issues prevent Sony’s small, fast shooter from being a resounding triumph

Lightning fast, super accurate autofocus, Small, lightweight body, Generally strong all-round image quality

Some awkward ergonomic choices, No in-body stabilisation, Very visible rolling shutter effect

It's hard to overstate just how good the autofocus system is on the Sony a6400. It's got one of the best implementations out there: not just in its price range, but on the market, period.

Family and social photography; fast action and sports; world travelers and anyone looking for the best autofocus bang-for-your-buck

Those photographers seeking a more engaging or more fun shooting experience; those with larger hands and shooters that need consistently pleasing JPEGs out-of-camera

Get the Sony A6400 mirrorless camera if you want speedy performance and good image quality in a relatively small package but don't mind a few shortcomings like limited touch-screen capabilities.

Good image quality; Full array of features; 4K video; Touch focus; Excellent performance; USB charging

Limited touch-screen capabilities; LCD not fully articulated; No in-body stabilization; Dense menu system; No external charger included

Sony stuffed in loads of features that give the a6400 a good value and the quality of its image makes it a good camera. Selfie mode with the monitor is a nice touch, but having it always obstructed by the EVF and any hot/cold shoe accessory is a bummer.