Canon 6D Mark II vs Sony A6400

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Canon 6D Mark II vs Sony A6400

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 6D Mark II conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Sony A6400

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.67 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

Sony A6400 advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$848 vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
519g vs 1560g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 20 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
Read our Canon 6D Mark II Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Sony A6400

Nikon D610

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1198
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1700
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D750

Sony A6400

Nikon D750

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Canon 6D Mark II

Pentax K-1 II

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Pentax K-1 II

Sony A6400

Pentax K-1 II

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6400 vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon 6D Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

$1332
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon 6D Mark II

Sony A6100

$1332
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

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