EOS R6 Mark IIvs X-E4vs A6400
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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 x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-E4 (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 364g (body only) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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