• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 30.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 40,000
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon EOS R advantages over Sony A6400

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.36 vs 3.92 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.76x vs 0.70x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    30.3 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    65 vs 42 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6400 advantages over Canon EOS R

  • Less expensive
    $848 vs $2499
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    59 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    519g vs 1360g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    11.1 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.

  • Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.

  • Read our Canon EOS R Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Canon EOS R
Sony A7 III
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III

Sony A6400
Sony A7 III
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS R
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS R 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 Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R
Nikon Z7
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Sony A6400
Nikon Z7
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R
Nikon Z6
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6

Sony A6400
Nikon Z6
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon EOS R
Sony A6100
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400
Sony A6100
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive

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