Canon R8 vs Sony A6400

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and A6400 is 71 and 83 respectively.

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.