Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400
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Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced November 2022
- Older Model is Canon R6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019

Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon R6 II versus Sony A6400, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly similar but the R6 II (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The R6 II was brought out 3 years after the A6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the R6 II grades vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Sony A6400
R6 II | A6400 | |||
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Released | November 2022 | ![]() | January 2019 | More modern by 47 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Canon R6 II
A6400 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Sony A6400
R6 II | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II offers physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R6 II versus Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II compared to the A6400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and A6400 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and A6400.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The R6 II has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern R6 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon R6 II vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-11-02 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 4897 | 425 |
Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 35 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 403g (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,499 | $898 |