SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Sony Alpha 6400 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 24.2MP Sony E-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP 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 61pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 7fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (403g vs 890g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 24.2MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots 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 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +6.2 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Sony Alpha 6400APS-C Exmor CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Alpha 640023.5 × 15.6 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Alpha 64003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Alpha 6400Sony E
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Sony Alpha 6400BIONZ X
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
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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 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Alpha 6400425 points
✓ +364 ptsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Alpha 6400Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Sony Alpha 64001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Alpha 6400No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo 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 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Alpha 64008-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Alpha 6400Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Alpha 64003.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm 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 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Alpha 64002.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Alpha 6400410 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +490 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Alpha 6400403 g
✓ 487g LighterCanon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Alpha 6400120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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