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Canon EOS 6D vs Sony Alpha 6400
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Sony's 24.2MP Sony E-mount body.
Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 410shots)
Sony Alpha 6400 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (425pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (403g vs 770g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Sony Alpha 640024.2 MP
✓ +4 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Sony Alpha 6400APS-C Exmor CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Sony Alpha 640023.5 × 15.6 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony Alpha 64003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Sony Alpha 6400Sony E
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Sony Alpha 6400BIONZ X
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Sony Alpha 6400425-Point Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Sony Alpha 6400425 points
✓ +414 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony Alpha 6400Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +6.5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +6.5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +6.5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony Alpha 64001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Sony Alpha 6400No Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Sony Alpha 64008-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony Alpha 6400Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Sony Alpha 64003.5mm 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
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Sony Alpha 6400Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Sony Alpha 64002.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +680 shotsSony Alpha 6400410 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
Sony Alpha 6400403 g
✓ 367g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Sony Alpha 6400120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm
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