Sony a a6400 Black
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Sony a a6400 Black
This compact camera is praised for its lightweight design, excellent image quality, and fast autofocus, making it a great choice for beginners and travelers. However, battery life is a common concern, and some users were frustrated by the lack of a printed manual and confusion over optional kit accessories like batteries and memory cards.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great image quality
- Fast autofocus speed
- Easy to use for beginners
- Touchscreen for easy focusing
Cons
- Short battery life
- No printed manual included
- Confusing optional kit accessories
- Menu design could be improved
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Scores
Specifications
| Sony a a6400 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 45 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC Accelerator |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 8 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC S | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 2.04 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots★ | 320 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony a a6400 Black
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony a a6400 Black offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
