Sony a6400 vs Canon EOS R7
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6400 and Canon EOS R7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6400 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R7 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6400 were released 2019 and Canon EOS R7 was released 2022. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6400 | 2019 |
Canon EOS R7 | 2022 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6400 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R7 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 R7 | 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 R7 has 33 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 R7 |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Canon EOS R7 has a 35 % larger resolution than Sony a6400. 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
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6400 | 100-32000 |
Canon EOS R7 | 100-32000 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6400
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
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 R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6400 | 11 |
Canon EOS R7 | 15 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6400 and Canon EOS R7 can shoot movies.
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 R7 weighs 612 gr (equal to 1.35 lb) which is 52% heavier than Sony a6400 and its 403 gr (or 0.89 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6400 | 403 gr 0.89 lb |
Canon EOS R7 | 612 gr 1.35 lb |
Sony a6400 vs Canon EOS R7 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6400 and Canon EOS R7, 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 R7 |
Name | Sony a6400 | Canon EOS R7 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Release Year | 2019 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2019-01-15 | 2022-05-24 |
MSRP | 899 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
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 | 6960 x 4640 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 33 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 32000 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 651 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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 R7 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | N/A |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 1.15× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 15 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1) |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) |
Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
|
GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2 |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6400 |
Canon EOS R7 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50
|
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 shots | 660 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 132 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 90 mm |
Depth | 60 mm | 92 mm |
Weight | 403 gram | 612 gram |