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 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has lower Weight (713 g vs 1450 g)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 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
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
EOS C400 is 29mm wider, 41mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
EOS C400 is 737 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C400 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only EOS C400 supports it
Weather sealing
Only EOS C400 supports it
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Weight
713 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Insect
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS C400 or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS C400 — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the Alpha 7R VI?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 737 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Alpha 7R VI is $3,500 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.