Sony A6400 vs Canon 90D

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Sony A6400 vs Canon 90D

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

Go in depth with our full Sony A6400 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A6400 in the real world.
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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon 90D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 90D in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the 90D.
Compare Canon 90D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A6400 advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$998 vs $1349
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Lighter weight
519g vs 1216g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
87 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 27 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 90D advantages over Sony A6400

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

1300 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 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
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

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

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 80D

Sony A6400

Canon 80D

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$935
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Sony A6400

Nikon D7500

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$930
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$930
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Canon 90D

Fujifilm X-T100

$1099
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Lens selection

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon 90D

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$898
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$748
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Canon 90D

Sony A6100

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 90D vs Sony A6100

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