Canon EOS Rebel XSi vs Sony Alpha 6400

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS Rebel XSiAlpha 6400
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi Sony Alpha 6300
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i
      MSRP$900 (body only), $1000 (w/16-50mm lens), $1300 (w/18-135 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: 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 Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points9425
      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 Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
      RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
      Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style      		Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Off
      auto
      on
      slow sync
      rear sync
      redeye reduction
      wireless
      hi-speed sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 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)
      Exposure LockAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      DxO Low Light ISO6921431
      DxO Color Depth21.924.0
      DxO Dynamic Range10.813.6
      DxO Overall Score6183
      Video Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC 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.264, XAVC-S
      Max Video Resolution3840 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 Limit13 hours
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 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 Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")120 x 67 x 60 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 6.1 x 4.6"
      Package Weight1.535 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel XSi Sony Alpha 6400
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2, 5 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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