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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
EOS C400 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
E2-M4
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-M4 has lower Weight (370 g vs 1450 g)
- AEOS C400 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BE2-M4 has higher Resolution (10.28 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- AEOS C400 has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS C400 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 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
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
EOS C400 is 71mm wider, 72mm taller, and 58mm thicker than E2-M4.
EOS C400 is 1080 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 72mm E2-M4
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× 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
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Weight
370 g vs 1450 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only E2-M4 supports it
Resolution
10.28 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 travel, EOS C400 or E2-M4?
E2-M4 scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS C400 — 370g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and E2-M4?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the E2-M4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the E2-M4?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and E2-M4?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 1080 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and E2-M4 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and E2-M4 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $6,700 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.