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EOS C400

RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs

Xtra

Edge

Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.

$199

Launch price

Released Mar 2026

Edge is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

EOS C400

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

Edge

Sports & ActionTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS C400 wins 3 categories·Edge wins 2 categories
  • AEOS C400 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 1450 g)
  • AEOS C400 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS C400 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BEdge has higher Resolution (10 MP vs 6.2 MP)

Key specs at a glance

EOS C400Edge
Resolution6.2 MP10 MP
Sensor26.1 × 13.8 mm9.6 × 7.2 mm
ISO max25,60012,800
Burst20 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS7-stopNo
Weight1450 g149 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS C400

162 × 138 × 130 mm

1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Edge

71 × 44 × 33 mm

149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

EOS C400 is 92mm wider, 94mm taller, and 97mm thicker than Edge.

EOS C400 is 1301 g heavier than Edge.

Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 33mm Edge

Sensor size, to scale

EOS C400

26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C

360 mm² area

Edge

9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact

69 mm² area

5.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS C400

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Edge: 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

Use caseEOS C400Edge
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent✓ wins
8.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
3.5Limited✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS C400

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 162, 138, 130

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS C400 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only EOS C400 supports it

Reasons to choose

Edge

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    149 g vs 1450 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    10 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Battery life (CIPA)Both 640 shots
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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

Edge

Pros

  • 1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
  • 52ft waterproof (no case)
  • 149g ultra-lightweight
  • 3-hour battery

Cons

  • No built-in storage
  • Fixed lens
  • No pre-recording

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS C400
Edge
Resolution
6.2 MP
10 MP+61%
Sensor type
Super 35 Dual Gain CMOS
1/1.3" CMOS
Sensor size
26.1 × 13.8 mm
9.6 × 7.2 mm
AA filter
No
EOS C400
Edge
Aperture
f/2.8
Field of view
155 °
EOS C400
Edge
Processor
DIGIC X
Xtra AI processor with color temperature sensor
EOS C400
Edge
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+1 stop
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
12,800
EOS C400
Edge
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS C400 or Edge?

EOS C400 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Edge — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and Edge?

EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the Edge captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS C400 and Edge have in-body image stabilization?

EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).

What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and Edge?

EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 1301 g lighter.

Do the EOS C400 and Edge record 4K video?

EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS C400 and Edge weather sealed?

EOS C400: Yes. Edge: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 640 shots for the Edge, giving the Edge the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $7,800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.