Canon EOS 80D vs Sony Alpha 6400

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 80DAlpha 6400
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 70D Sony Alpha 6300
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 90D
      MSRP$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/18-135 lens)$900 (body only), $1000 (w/16-50mm lens), $1300 (w/18-135 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      ProcessorDIGIC 6BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points45425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points45
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw) / 110 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Off
      auto
      on
      slow sync
      rear sync
      redeye reduction
      wireless
      hi-speed sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeIntelligent Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      DxO Low Light ISO11351431
      DxO Color Depth23.624.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.213.6
      DxO Overall Score7983
      Video Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [90 Mbps]

      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [4 to 26 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps [11 Mbps]
      XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min13 hours
      Terminals Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or via smartphone (RC-6, RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (Optional)) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Dimensions139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11")120 x 67 x 60 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.65 x 7.2 x 5.45"6.1 x 6.1 x 4.6"
      Package Weight3.48 lb1.535 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Battery PackLP-E6NNP-FW50
      Battery Life960 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 80D Sony Alpha 6400
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate resin with glass fiberMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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