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 R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
EOS R6 V is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
EOS R6 V
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 V has lower Weight (688 g vs 1450 g)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS C400 is 20mm wider, 55mm taller, and 50mm thicker than EOS R6 V.
EOS C400 is 762 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
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
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
688 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C400 or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C400 — 32.5MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R6 V?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the EOS R6 V?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R6 V?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 762 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V is $5,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.