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Canon R7 vs Sony A6400

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76

Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon R7 vs Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R7 was launched 3 years later than the A6400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the R7 matches up vs the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Sony A6400

		

		

			
 R7 A6400 
RevealedMay 2022January 2019More recent by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Sony A6400

		

		

			
 R7 A6400 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R7 features external measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R7 and the A6400.
Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and A6400 is 64 and 83 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and A6400.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon R7 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger R7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 MP count high (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
81
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Sony A6400
74
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than competitors (612 grams)
81
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography factors
Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (660 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
76
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Sony A6400
74
 better than average battery life (660 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 MP count high (33MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (612g)
87
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Sony A6400 Landscape photography info
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (660 per charge)
 2 card slots
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6400 Vlogging highlights
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic support
 heavier than competitors (612g)
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 no image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Sony A6400
 Canon EOS R7Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R7 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2019-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 35 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,499 $898