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
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2020
EOS C400 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
FX6
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS C400 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS C400 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- BFX6 has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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
FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
EOS C400 is 23mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 48mm wider and 22mm taller.
EOS C400 is 560 g heavier than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 153mm FX6
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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
FX6
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX6
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only FX6 supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Resolution
10.2 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
890 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
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
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
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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 wildlife, EOS C400 or FX6?
EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX6 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and FX6?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the FX6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and FX6?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the FX6 is 560 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and FX6 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and FX6 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. FX6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 520 shots for the FX6, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and FX6 at $5,999. The FX6 is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.