Sony Alpha 6400 vs Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha 6400PowerShot SX500 IS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6300
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
      MSRP$900 (body only), $1000 (w/16-50mm lens), $1300 (w/18-135 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardSuperfine, Fine
      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
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      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 Points4251
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps0.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesOff
      auto
      on
      slow sync
      rear sync
      redeye reduction
      wireless
      hi-speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1005.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/1600 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 Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 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 Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO1431
      DxO Color Depth24.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.6
      DxO Overall Score83
      Video Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      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-SH.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      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 Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      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
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 60 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.36")104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 6.1 x 4.6"6.3 x 5.9 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.535 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Battery PackNP-FW50NB-6L
      Battery Life410 shots195 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6400 Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      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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