Canon M5 vs Sony A6400
77 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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83 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
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Canon M5 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Revealed September 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
Canon M5 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon M5 versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M5 was brought out 3 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M5 scores against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M5 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Sony A6400
M5 | A6400 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 922k | Crisper screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Canon M5
A6400 | M5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | September 2016 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Sony A6400
M5 | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Canon M5 versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 and the A6400.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and A6400 is 77 and 83 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and A6400.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older M5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon M5 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS M5 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-15 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 23 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lb) | 403g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1262 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $680 | $898 |