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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 3 months newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
Alpha 1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- BAlpha 1 II has lower Weight (743 g vs 1450 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 120 frames)
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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
EOS C400 is 26mm wider, 41mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.
EOS C400 is 707 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS C400
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS C400 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS C400 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and Alpha 1 II?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the Alpha 1 II?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and Alpha 1 II?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 707 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Alpha 1 II is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.