Sony A6400 vs Canon SL3

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Sony A6400 vs Canon SL3

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A6400 advantages over Canon SL3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SL3 advantages over Sony A6400

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$699 vs $998
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1070 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 87 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony A6400 Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon SL2

Sony A6400

Canon SL2

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-T100

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Nikon D3500

Sony A6400

Nikon D3500

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

Compared to Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon SL3

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$898
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$748
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Canon SL3

Sony A6100

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Sony A6100

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