Canon R8 vs Sony A6400
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![Canon EOS R8 front Canon EOS R8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R8/Canon-R8-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6400 front Sony Alpha a6400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6400/Sony-A6400-front.jpg)
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Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Launched February 2023
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed January 2019
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Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R8 vs Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty close but the R8 (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
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The R8 was announced 4 years after the A6400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R8 scores against the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A6400
R8 | A6400 | |||
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Revealed | February 2023 | ![]() | January 2019 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Canon R8
A6400 | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A6400
R8 | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 features external dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R8 vs the A6400.
![Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 size comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and A6400 is 71 and 83 respectively.
![Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and A6400.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The R8 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer R8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R8 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS R8 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-02-08 | 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 aliasing 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 images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 37 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 461 gr (1.02 pounds) | 403 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 93 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 3295 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,499 | $898 |