Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z6 IIIvs A6400

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) From £2199 Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III
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Sony A6400 Sony A6400 (2019) From £899 Best for Content creation & vlogging View A6400

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Z6 III (2024)

  • You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
  • You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
  • You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video

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 canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Z6 III (2024)A6400 (2019)
Price £4,299 £2,199 £899
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI
Resolution 45.0MP 24.5MP 24.2MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) ~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 760g body only 403g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Sony E-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
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