SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Sony Alpha 6400 vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 24.2MP Sony E-mount body against Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Sony Alpha 6400 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (425pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (403g vs 765g)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 24.2MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 410shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Sony Alpha 640024.2 MP
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +2 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Sony Alpha 6400APS-C Exmor CMOS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Alpha 640023.5 × 15.6 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Alpha 64003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Alpha 6400Sony E
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Image Processor
Sony Alpha 6400BIONZ X
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha 6400425-Point Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Alpha 6400425 points
✓ +380 ptsCanon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Alpha 6400Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Sony Alpha 64001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Alpha 6400No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Alpha 64008-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Alpha 6400Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Alpha 64003.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Sony Alpha 6400Single SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Alpha 64002.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Alpha 6400410 shots
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +790 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Alpha 6400403 g
✓ 362g LighterCanon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Alpha 6400120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
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