SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Sony Alpha 6400
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Sony's 24.2MP Sony E-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 24.2MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 410shots)
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)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +2 MPSony Alpha 640024.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Sony Alpha 6400APS-C Exmor CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Sony Alpha 640023.5 × 15.6 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony Alpha 64003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Sony Alpha 6400Sony E
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
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 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Sony Alpha 6400425-Point Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
Sony Alpha 6400425 points
✓ +380 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony Alpha 6400Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Sony Alpha 640011 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony Alpha 64001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo 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 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony Alpha 64004K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Sony Alpha 64008-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony Alpha 6400Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm 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 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Sony Alpha 6400Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Sony Alpha 64002.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +790 shotsSony Alpha 6400410 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
Sony Alpha 6400403 g
✓ 362g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Sony Alpha 6400120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm
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