EOS M50 IIvs Ricoh GR IIIvs 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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
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 ricoh gr iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 4fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 257g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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