EOS R7vs Nikon D7500vs 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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
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 nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 640g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× 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 | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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