Canon 200D II / SL3 vs Sony A6400 – Let’s us compare the two camera now. The both belong to entirely different genre one is mirrorless and other is DSLR . And not only that Canon 200D II is a entry level DSLR camera and the Sony A6400 is Mid-range mirrorless.
Why we are comparing these two canera ? lto’s of people were asking the same question which camera they should buy, and it’s not possible to us to answer them briefly everytime.
| Camera | Canon 200D II | Sony A6400 | |
| Price | $649 | $998 | |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) | |
| Pixels | Actual: 25.8 Megapixel Effective: 24.1 Megapixel |
Actual: 25 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
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| Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit | |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only) | None |
Both camera carry excellent core specification, the Canon 200D II camera is more affordable compared to Sony A6400. And not only camera Canon EF and EF-S mount have lot of native and third party lens option which makes the entire system more affordable and versatile compared to Sony.
Canon 200D II vs Sony A6400 sensor comparison, both camera carry same sensor size and resolution. But the AF tech is entirely different, Canon 200D II camera is using improved DPAF system with 3975 AF points which is further divided into 143 AF zones. Whereas the Sony A6400 camera limited to 455 AF points and uses Hybrid AF sensor.
ISO, Continuous Shooting Speed and more…
| Camera Name | Canon 200D II | Sony A6400 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 51200) | 100 to 32000 (Extended: 100 to 102400) | |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode |
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Seconds Bulb Mode |
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| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot, Highlight Weighted | |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| Metering Range | 1 to 20 EV | -2 to 20 EV | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 5 fps at 24.1 MP for Unlimited Exposures (JPEG Format) Up to 5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 10 Exposures (Raw Format) |
Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Exposures (Raw Format) Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 116 Exposures (JPEG Format) Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 115 Exposures (JPEG Format) Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 99 Exposures (JPEG Format) |
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| Interval Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Self Timer | 2/10-Second Delay | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Canon 200D II vs Sony A6400
- Both camera sensors are using same CMOS tech, None of them are using BSI CMOS. But, despite of that Sony A6400 offers you more ISO range compared to Canon.
- Not only that, Sony CMOS sensor do show up better ISO range, dynamic range and we do believe that Sony A6400 will give you better still images compared to Canon 200D II at higher ISO.
- More White balance presets in Sony A6400 will allow you to quickly set-up white balance depending on the scene type in still or video.
- Continuous shooting speed of Sony is more fast compared to Canon. With Canon you will remain limited to 5FPS per second with Sony you will be getting 11FPS speed.
Best Camera for Video ? – Canon 200D II or Sony A6400
| Camera Name | Canon 200D II | Sony A6400 | |
| Recording Modes | MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p [120 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [12 to 60 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p [26 Mb/s] |
XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 100p/120p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [25 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p [16 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i [17 to 24 Mb/s] |
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| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i/59.94p SD (640 x 480) at 59.94p |
4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p |
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| Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds | NTSC/PAL | |
| Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | 100 to 12800 | ||
| Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo) |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
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| Audio File Format | AAC | AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM | |
Both camera can record 4K videos at 30p. But, Canon is limited to CDAF when you recording 4K videos whereas with Sony you will be getting 455 Hybrid AF support all the time.
Canon 200D II of course focuses much faster than Sony A6400 at Full HD Video mode, but just opposite to that when we switch to 4K mode the
No recording limit in Video recording when you are using the Sony A6400 camera. With Canon 200D II you have 29min 59 sec recording limit.
Digital IS – Canon 200D II camera does have Digital IS inside it and it do help sometime when you are walking and vlogging. BTW, Sony A6400 doesn’t have any kind of built-in IS. So you have to relay in IS Lenses.
Video and Still Focus Comparison
| Camera Name | Canon 200D II | Sony A6400 | |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Auto and Manual Focus | |
| Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) | |
| Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 9 (1 Cross-Type) Sensor based AF: 3975 |
Phase Detection: 425 Contrast Detection: 425 |
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| Autofocus Sensitivity | -0.5 to +18 EV | -2 to +20 EV |
With 3975 AF points the Canon 200D II features more Dense AF system compared to Sony. Sony A6400 limited to 455 AF points only.
To simplify AF points and make it user selectable Canon divided AF points into 143 AF zones. So, comparatively Canon 200D II will perform better compared to Sony with more dense AF point network.
Viewfinder and Display
| Camera Name | Canon 200D II | Sony A6400 | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (Pentamirror) | Electronic | ||
| Available AF Point in Viewfinder mode | 9 Point | 455 AF Points | ||
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.87x | Approx. 1.07x | ||
| Diopter Adjustment | -3.0 to +1.0 m | -4.0 to +3.0 m | ||
| Monitor Size | 3″ | 3″ | ||
| Monitor Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot | 921,600 Dot | ||
| Monitor Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD | Tilting Touchscreen LCD | ||
| Available AF Points in Display Mode | 3975 AF points / 143 Zones | 445 AF Points | ||
Canon 200D II features optical viewfinder and Sony A6400 electronic, selection of type viewfinder depends personal test. BTW, one slight advantage we have with Sony is we will be getting 455 AF points AF support that they do wish to offers us in Live view, video as well as viewfinder mode. Btw with Canon will offer you only 9 point AF when you will be using optical viewfinder (as you know that phase AF module of DSLR camera gets activated when you use the optical viewfinder).
So at the end, in these two model if I have to work on viewfinder mode I will choose Sony A6400 instead of Canon 200D II.
Size and Weight
| Camera Name | Canon 200D II | Sony A6400 |
| Battery | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh (Approx. 1630 Shots per Charge) | 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7″ / 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8 mm | 4.7 x 2.6 x 2.4″ / 120.0 x 66.9 x 59.7 mm |
| Weight | 15.84 oz / 449 g (Body with Battery and Memory) | 14.22 oz / 403 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
| Battery Life | 1040 | 410 |
I hands love DSLR grip, apart from that Canon 200D II features 1040 shot per charge battery life whereas Sony limited to 410.
If your requirements limited to Full HD videos and you need a Hybrid solution, Canon 200D II is the best camera for you. Since, you are not getting only Class leading AF system. But, also support of EF and EF-S Lenses.
If you are a still shooter or want to create high quality 4K unlimited videos with your camera, go with Sony A6400.
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