EOS R7vs Lumix GH6vs 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.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
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
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
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 a6400 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, lumix gh6 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,199 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 14fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 739g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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