Canon EOS M100 vs Sony A6400

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Canon EOS M100 vs Sony A6400

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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How does it shoot? Sony A6400 in the real world.
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Differences

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Sony A6400

Less expensive
$449 vs $848
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
35 mm vs 59 mm
Thinner

Sony A6400 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Longer video battery life
125 vs 80 minutes
Capture more video
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

410 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony A6400 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$399
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Hot shoe

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M6

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-A5

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-T100

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 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 EOS M100

Sony A6100

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M200

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M200

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