EOS R50vs EOS R7vs A6400
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
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 r50 is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS R7 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/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 II, face/eye/subject tracking | 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 | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 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 RF-S / RF | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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