Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS C400 is 5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS C500 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS C500 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BEOS C500 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
- BEOS C500 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- BEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
EOS C400 is 33mm thinner than EOS C500 Mark II.
EOS C400 is 300 g lighter than EOS C500 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 163mm EOS C500 Mark II
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C400
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
1450 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS C500 Mark II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS C400 and EOS C500 Mark II at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS C400
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS C400 or EOS C500 Mark II?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and EOS C500 Mark II?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP, so the EOS C500 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS C500 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the EOS C500 Mark II?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and EOS C500 Mark II?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g, so the EOS C400 is 300 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS C500 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and EOS C500 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. EOS C500 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 520 shots for the EOS C500 Mark II, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and EOS C500 Mark II at $15,999. The EOS C400 is $8,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.