EOS R7vs GFX 50S IIvs A6400
Which should you buy?
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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
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 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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
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 gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, gfx 50s ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | GFX 50S II (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £2,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 3fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 900g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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