Sony a6400 vs Canon EOS 50D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6400 and Canon EOS 50D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6400 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 50D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6400 were released 2019 and Canon EOS 50D was released 2008. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a6400 | 2019 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 2008 |
Type of camera
Sony a6400 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 50D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6400 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 50D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a6400 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a6400 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 50D has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a6400 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 50D |
15,1 MP
15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168 |
Sony a6400 has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 50D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a6400 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 50D. Sony a6400 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 50D has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a6400 | 100-32000 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6400
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 50D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6400 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 50D can shoot up to 6,3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a6400 | 11 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 6,3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a6400. Unfortunately Canon EOS 50D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 50D weighs 822 gr (equal to 1.81 lb) which is 104% heavier than Sony a6400 and its 403 gr (or 0.89 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a6400 | 403 gr 0.89 lb |
| Canon EOS 50D | 822 gr 1.81 lb |
Sony a6400 vs Canon EOS 50D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6400 and Canon EOS 50D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Name | Sony a6400 | Canon EOS 50D |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2019-01-15 | 2008-08-26 |
| MSRP | 899 USD | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4752 x 3168 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 15,1 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 12800 |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 921600 | 920000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Frames per second | 11 fps | 6,3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | 13 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FW50
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Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 120 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 67 mm | 108 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 403 gram | 822 gram |