EOS M50 IIvs EOS R7vs A6400
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R7 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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