EOS R7vs Z50 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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
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 z50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Z50 II (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-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) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 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) | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 385g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M 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 | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | 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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